Ween is better than the Beatles! There..I said it and I wont take it back. It was difficult for me to say that the first time years ago, but now it's like second nature. Why? Because it's undoubtedly true.
"But, FM, The Beatles are a timeless genre-transcending band sent from on high. How can you say that ANYONE is better than the Beatles?"
Well...In truth, there are many bands that I consider better than the Beatles, and hopefully, such a bold statement may insight a heated debate like that there Religion thread over in "Intellectual" or whatever, but this is not my only purpose here. I am here to spread the gospel of WEEN!
To put it briefly, Gene and Dean Ween have been making records since the late eighties and I can honestly say that after over twenty years, they have yet to write a stale song. That is not to say that a band that is as ecclectic as WEEN isn't going to write a song you don't like. Hell, when you have over two to three hundred songs under your belt, they cant all be winners in everyone's eyes, but NONE are stale. No one who has actually explored the WEEN catalog can say that their music isn't always interesting to say the least. This is a band that makes "The White Album" every single time they make a record, meaning that it is layered, multi-faceted music, which explores genre and listens almost like a mixtape. Everytime I play a Ween record for one of my friends, they keep asking who is playing after every song because EVERY song sounds like a different band all together. That is how amazing they are. I am looking for my fellow Weeners out there, so if you are recieving my signal, then let us unite.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with Ween, let me give you some suggested listening, so that you may join in if you wish. I have little doubt that you will see the light that this band shines.
"The Mollusk"- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5K_w9Tbhoc
"Blue Balloon"- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVanA4EYvck
"Push th' Little Daisies"- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PAzqBUNlCs
"Trans-Dermal Celebration"- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DU91POX33aE
"Happy Colored Marbles"- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1YcJOb-VV8
"Hey There, Fancy-Pants"- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WP_C29ic_io
"Homo Rainbow"- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYYVTBqgiDc
"Waivin' My **** In The Wind"- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSD-Tk0Z3zI
"Back To Basom"- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSg2zQl0hk4
"It's Gonna Be A Long Night"- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGgCy-hbp4Q
"Japanese Cowboy"- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7ZPwxeE6n0
"Object"- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCSGM5mBrWY
"Ocean Man"- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E5m_XtCX3c
It's ALL good really, but these are some of my favorites! Enjoy new comers, for I envy you. The first hit is always the best...
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