Ween - Chocolate and Cheese
I just played this again for the purpose of sharing my thoughts in this thread, as a long-time fan of the album. 1994...the year I graduated high school. What that means is there was a lot of partying going on, particularly with weed and LSD. This album was such a blast to play in the car or at small parties with friends. Stylistically it really is all over the place, covering genres I don't even listen to...but their humor and great songwriting just makes it work for me. Some of the songs are just pure pop gems. My ultimate favorites are A Tear for Eddie, Baby Bitch, and What Deaner Was Talkin' About. I also quite like Buenas Tardes Amigo though it requires more patience and attention to the vocals to enjoy. Those 4 have stood the test of time for me (mainly the first 3). In addition to those, back in the day I also really liked Spinal Meningitis, Roses Are Free, and Voodoo Lady. While I still like them and think they are great songs, I don't enjoy them to the extent that I once did. There are a few passable songs on the album, as well. For me those would be Joppa Road, Candi and The HIV Song. All are good for a laugh here or there, and are by no means bad, just passable. The rest are good, just not favorites. Overall I feel the album is very easy to listen to, their first in that sense as all previous albums had some pretty harsh and inaccessible stuff. At one time I probably would have rated this album 4.5 or 5 stars, but nowadays I give it a 4, which is still "very good" in my book. Ween probably belongs somewhere in my top 10 list of bands (even if near the bottom), and I honestly feel that one could compile an album of their best pop songs that would rival any well known classic out there. But due to the nature of their "genre," the songs on any given album are always going to vary in style and therefore quality depending on your taste.
Baby Bitch and A Tear for Eddie...that's what I'm talkin' about. Two songs I'd put on a favorite songs of all time list.
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