The_Coz Posted May 31, 2005 Report Posted May 31, 2005 Hey guys, new to the board and liking it so far. I was just wondering what everyones thoughts were on Ween. Multitalented musicians who don't care what anyone thinks. I applaud anyone who does their own thing. Hell it's why I like Van Morrison so much. But Ween's sarcastic take on EVERY musical genre is absolutely amazing. Discuss.
Batman Posted June 1, 2005 Report Posted June 1, 2005 I've only heard one song by them, it's called "Ocean Man." It's kind of funny, and I'm assuming it's one of those sarcastic songs you speak of.
jman14141414 Posted June 1, 2005 Report Posted June 1, 2005 Should I be ashamed that I never heard of them?
The_Coz Posted June 2, 2005 Author Report Posted June 2, 2005 Ha, no not at all. Ween are a couple of guys Dean and Gene Ween (not their real names. They are master musicians who do EVERY style. From metal to punk to raggae, on every album. But with oddball lyrics and tones. I think they're brilliant, they've had a record deal since they were 14! Alot of people don't know them, I just wanted to see how many people here knew 'em.
jman14141414 Posted June 2, 2005 Report Posted June 2, 2005 Hmm they sound interesting, what album of theirs do you recommend?
The_Coz Posted June 2, 2005 Author Report Posted June 2, 2005 "White Pepper" is their most accesible record. Very well produced and less odd ball, but if you want to get right into the thick of things "The Mollusk" is a great collection. Really showcases their 'inividuality'.
Batman Posted June 2, 2005 Report Posted June 2, 2005 I just picked up one from the public library called "Quebec," is it any good? I haven't had the time to listen yet.
The_Coz Posted June 6, 2005 Author Report Posted June 6, 2005 That's the newest one. I like it, they're on their own record label. In their own studio, total do-it-yourselfers. It's kind of funny becaue that's how I first got into ween, I found "GodweenSatan" at the library. Give it a listen, post what you think.
Batman Posted June 7, 2005 Report Posted June 7, 2005 I just listened to Quebec, and I didn't like it very much. Some of the songs were really good, but they seemed kind of like they were going for "jack of all trades, master of none." My favorite song was "Hey There Fancy Pants." It's hilarious!
BRT Posted June 18, 2005 Report Posted June 18, 2005 I enjoyed White Pepper - Ween seemed to cover a very diverse range of styles well. It's quite trippy listening to a beautiful ballad (Back to Basom) followed by a brutally heavy number (the Grobe) and then a Steely Dan imitation (Pandy Fackler - but since when have Steely Dan released songs with lyrics about oral sex) Then there's Bananas and Blow, so very like Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville, except that Ween's lyrics are about cocaine instead of margaritas. I've yet to hear Quebec.
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