Fretplay.com Ween CD reviews Ween guitar tabs Ween CD reviews Ween tabs The Friends EP


Ween - The Friends EP Audio CD

A fair review of the Ween "The Friends EP" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Ween reviews here, or go back to the Ween tabs.

Ween Band: Ween
Title: The Friends EP
Rating:
Release Date: 2007-08-07
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Friends 2: I Got to Put the Hammer Down 3: King Billy 4: Light Me Up 5: Slow Down Boy

Pop goes the Weenzel
This EP reminds me of the band Electric Six a little, especially the opening title track. Ween's "Friends" EP is the band doing their version of mostly pop music. Lots of synth sounds and dance beats. If you are a Weener you'll like this EP a lot, as I do. If you're looking for one of the great Ween albums to check out what this band sounds like, this is not the CD to choose.


completely and utterly ridiculous and perfect all at once
becoming gay;
2. I have decided that after falling in love with this ep I am either:


1. completely under the spell of the boognish once again.

while it's probably the latter, I sometimes question the former as I find myself humming that ridiculous tune over and over throughout the day. Once again, the ween boys have done it: take something seemingly trashy and imbue it with real spirit and gravitas. Listening to the lyrics of 'Friends' and sining the tune to yourself without aid of the eurodisco/gym production, one can truly appreciate the genuine feelings behind the lyrics.

This ep sounds like the perfect morning after the big nasty reckoning that was Quebec. . . in the production (hearkening back to the old 4-track days) and pointing a way to the future.


I'm a Weenie
This EP is just so. . NICE! Very fresh, a good mix of old Ween with new evolution showing. I heart this EP, and can't wait for LaCucaracha! You need this if you have the rest of the Ween collection, fo Shizzle!.


Get into these guys and they'll get into you
Every one of its styles has been covered before by them (with the exception of the '90s big-dance style of the title track--someone mentioned Cher, and that's exactly right). This EP won't be a surprise for Ween fans. Why is it still so fun, then? Because these guys are masters at writing the sucky song that actually doesn't suck. The mockery is so lighthearted it might actually be a tribute--you never know. And every song is catchy. But why, while I'm outside pruning the pansies, do I keep finding myself singing sotto voce, "Slow down, boy/He's breaking your heart/His innocence will tear you apart". . . ?.


teaser
If you like ween like I do you will know the way of the boognish is a jokester.


You can see a complete list of all Ween discography, or go back to the Ween tabs. There is also a good guide on how to read guitar tabs here.

Search guitar tabs

#ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
[ Search tabs | Guitar tabs | Bass tabs |
Easy guitar tabs | Guitar solo tabs |
Acoustic guitar tabs | Guitar chords |
How to read guitar tabs ]
Forum topics
Music forums
- Bands and artists - Songwriting and lyrics - Tablature talk - Promote your band
Instrument forums
- Guitar basics - Gear & accessories - Bass guitar
Community
- The pit - Site Feedback - Reviews
[ User survey | About us | Privacy statement ]