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TIL Weezer's second album "Pinkerton" was panned by critics upon its release in 1996. "Rolling Stone" readers voted it the third worst album of '96. However, "Pinkerton" developed a cult following and increasing praise. By 2002 "Rolling Stone" readers voted it the 16th greatest album of all time.

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