The surprise reunion is but a small story in the group’s long history spanning back to 1984, when Aaron Freeman and Mickey Melchiondo formed the group after meeting in a typing class. They’ve since released 9 studio albums, 2 compilations, and 15 singles. In their 28 year run, their fandom was never widespread but deep, as they developed a loyal, cultish following. The band has learned from an eclectic group of artists; over the years, critics have noted influences that range from Psychedelic to Punk to New Wave. Undefinable by genre, the men of Ween have distinguished themselves by their sense of wit and penchant for absurdity. Music from all walks of the band’s career made the setlist, which can be seen below.
Ween Setlist
1. Pork Roll Egg and Cheese
2. Take Me Away
3. Transdermal Celebration
4. Back to Basom
5. Mister, Would You Please Help My Pony?
6. The Grobe
7. Stroker Ace
8. Object
9. Ice Castles
10. The Golden Eel
11. Happy Colored Marbles
12. Kim Smoltz
13. Tried and True
14. Baby Bitch
15. Help Me Scrape the Mucus off My Brain
16. Joppa Road
17. I Don’t Want It
18. Frank
19. She Fucks Me
20. Ocean Man
21. You Fucked Up
22. Poopship Destroyer
23. Transitions
24. Ace of Spades
25. Laura
26. Zoloft
27. Dr. Rock
Encore:
28. Pollo Asado
29. Demon Sweat
Aaron Freeman (Gene Ween) discussed his solo project and the possibility of collaborating with Skrillex via Pitchfork.tv. “Skrillex is alright… there might be a dubstep album in the future” he says. “That’s what I’m listening to now.” Freeman’s tone seems vaguely glib, but given his unpredictable tendencies and experimental streak, anything is possible with this artist. Check out the interview and interpret the statements for yourself.
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