What Deaner Was Talking About (Chocolate & Cheese, 1994)
Ween is simply one of the greatest, versatile, hilarious, disturbing bands of all time. Fronted by faux-brothers Dean and Gene Ween, these guys definitely have the chops to write chart-topping songs that would send that cheese-ball John Mayer back to Connecticut. However, they choose not to. Instead we are regaled with scatological songs in a country/western, nautical, heavy-metal, folk (pretty much every genre) theme that are beautiful, thrilling and jarring – all in one.
“What Deaner was Talking About” is the second to the last track on Ween’s highly acclaimed (in my top 5) album, Chocolate & Cheese. The song is a pop respite at the end of a musical journey lined with songs about Philadelphia, AIDS, sick horses, fiestas and spinal meningitis. The melody could easily have come from the great Paul McCartney. If the combined key board/guitar solo – which matches the melody – does not put a smile on your face, then you have serious problems. The meaning of the song is unclear, but the staff at Sound & Vision have a loose hypothesis: it’s about a psychedelic hangover. Check out this post-rehab live clip.
2 comments:
ahhh the sweet sounds of Ween, in my opinion one if not the best band ever. First off, they are not greedy money makers, they allow downloading of songs, taping/recording of shows and sharing. Deaner might be one of the most underrated guitarrists. He can break down any tune with emotion that you can feel. However, I say this because my love for Ween is unconditional like a mother's love. They can release/create or play any song and I think it is the best thing ever created.
Thanks for the comment Katie. I totally agree. I have an unconditional love of Ween...they are completely true to their art form...they would never sell out. Good point about Deaner's guitar playing. Mike and I have talked about how he has a gnarly solo for EVERY song...its always note-perfect. By the way, Your Party is the best tune...can't believe they got David Sanborn to play sax on that track.
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