Through the years, the band went through many line-up changes, with Ben and John being the only constant members since the band's inception. Screeching Weasel officially broke up for (roughly) the third - and allegedly final - time on July 6, 2001.
The band did a few surprise shows between 2001-2009.
Ben Weasel reformed the group in March 2009 with a new line-up, and without John Jughead. Ben had released solo albums that were the same just in his name. John finally settled for T-Shirt money for being an original member of the band and a royalties for a handful songs he co-wrote, and let Ben play as Screeching Weasel with the hundreds of song lyrics and music has written.
Former Members include renowned punk rock record producer Mass Giorgini on bass guitar, Dan Panic (born Dan Sullivan) on drums, and Danny Vapid (born Dan Schafer,on guitar or bass, depending on the band's necessity. Dan is currently fronting The Methadones and formerly of Sludgeworth)
Members of Screeching Weasel have gone on to form bands such as: The Methadones, The Mopes, Even in Blackouts, and Sweet Black And Blue.
Screeching Weasel has also included members of Green Day, Sludgeworth, Common Rider, Squirtgun, and Teen Idols.
During one of the band's many break-ups, Weasel and Vapid also formed the Riverdales. Additionally, Ben Weasel released a solo record in 2002 entitled Fidatevi.
In 2004 Ben Weasel rescinded all of the Screeching Weasel and Riverdales masters from Lookout! Records in the wake of long-running financial and personal conflicts. The masters were subsequently licensed to and reissued by Asian Man Records.
On December 7, 2010, it was announced that Screeching Weasel will release a new album on March 15, 2011, the band's first album in eleven years. The album will be titled First World Manifesto and will be released on Fat Wreck Chords. It will contain 14 new songs and is produced by Mike Kennerty of The All-American Rejects. It was announced that the label will also be releasing the back catalogs of Screeching Weasel, the Riverdales, and Ben Weasel.
On March 18, 2011, during Screeching Weasel's South by Southwest Festival performance at the Scoot Inn in Austin, Texas, Foster reached from the stage and slapped a female audience member who had spit on him several times. This sent off a fire storm web frenzy from all of the self -righteous non Screeching Weasel fans. Ben apologized for his actions, but all of the perfect people who never loose there cool were not satisfied.
Ben and his hired band had a falling out. He found out who his true friends and fans were. After over a year of spending time with his family and raising a new baby, he released Carnival of Schadenfreude EP in 2011 with huge interest and has resumed his music career again full swing.
Bark Like a Dog
Screeching Weasel Lyrics
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The lyrics of Screeching Weasel's song "Bark Like a Dog" talk about the singer's disdain for conforming to societal norms. The singer is labeled as insane by society and dismisses the notion of playing their "little games." The singer embraces their eccentricity, portrayed by the character of the "crazy weasel," who ruminates around his apartment and watches TV on his couch. The song implies that adhering to society's cheap, easy answers is not the way to go, and trying to fit into the punk scene will make one feel like a hypocrite, sucker, or fool. In contrast, the singer sticks true to themselves, goes where they want, hangs out in places worth their time, and loves people worth their time.
"Bark Like a Dog" is a critique of punk subculture's rigid standards and a call for individualism. It suggests that true punks should reject easy answers, embrace their individuality, and reject society's labels.
Line by Line Meaning
they say that i'm insane
People think I'm crazy
i don't play their little games
I don't conform to societal norms or expectations
the crazy weasel doesn't ever leave his house
I prefer to stay indoors and keep to myself
creeps around his apartment
I move around my home in a secretive or sneaky manner
watches tv on the couch
I spend a lot of time watching television
he's total wacked
I am completely insane
it's just that i've had my fill
I'm tired of conforming to other people's expectations
cheap easy answers kill
Solutions that are too simple or easy can have negative consequences
try to be a good punk if you're for real
If you are truly a punk, strive to be a good one
it won;t feel right you'll end up feeling like a hypocrite
If you're not true to yourself, you'll feel like a phony
a sucker a fucking fool
You'll be foolish and easily deceived
i'm true to myself
I am honest with myself and stay true to my values
go where i want
I do what I want and go where I please
hang out in places worth my time
I only spend time in places that are meaningful or valuable to me
be where i want
I choose to be wherever I please
love the people worth my fucking time
I only give my time and attention to people who are worth it
are you worth my fucking time
I'm questioning whether you are deserving of my attention
'cause i'm all right yeah i'm all right
I'm okay with who I am and the choices I make
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: BENJAMIN M. FOSTER, BENJAMIN M FOSTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sean Fenton
25 years old? Wore this CD out. Great, great album. Nostalgia.
good night moon
@Denny_bo poor CD, been playing every day since lmao
Denny_bo
Lol, whoever Recorded this onto YouTube….. their CD was skipping on a song or two!
Jason C.
My buddy had this on cd. We would listen to it in my car on the way to high school in the late 90s.
rjbizzle1984
what an album, love screeching weasel, this is definitely one of their best 2 or 3 albums. such a hooky album!
Enthymeme
I don't know which song s my favorite. They're all golden!
The Playlist Channel
Definitely you'll be in my dreams today
Sheri Howells
I was reading a comment page about the screeching weasels and how they were not good live?? let me say that I've seen them several times.. Vegas, Reno ,Tahoe, etc .. I have never seen a even slightly bad show! they are fuking rad! So much energy, play encores, and always stick around and talk to fans and sign all of our weasel items.. Last show they even shared a group toast with about 30 of us fans .. these are some very talented, genuine, punks.. oi oi oi
Michael Shields
Sam Vile Wiggle is a dope album and one of my favorites along with My Brain Hurts. I really love their classic lineup and albums.
nikosturm
+sheri howells oh yeah! Imean Hell Yeah!