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In 2004 Ben Weasel rescinded all of the Screeching Weasel and Riverdales masters from Lookout!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.
Compact Disc
Screeching Weasel Lyrics
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The lyrics to Screeching Weasel's song Compact Disc start off by describing what a CD is - a digitally accurate reading of the numbers that make up different sounds. The song then praises the technological advancements of the CD, calling it a high tech dream come true. The song urges listeners to throw their old vinyl records away and move into the present. However, the tone of the song takes a turn in the second half, as it critiques the CD industry as a "waste of time" and an "inferior and overpriced product of an underactive mind." The song asserts that CDs are devoid of any thought or heart, making them the antithesis of rock and roll. Despite this criticism, the song acknowledges that many people don't care about the quality of CDs, as they simply can't afford the more expensive vinyl records.
Overall, the lyrics to Compact Disc highlight the pros and cons of new technology in the music industry. While the CD is praised for its technological advancements, the song argues that it lacks the soul and authenticity of older formats such as vinyl. It's a commentary on the tradeoffs that come with new technology - while it may be more convenient and efficient, it can also take away some of the magic that comes with more traditional formats.
Line by Line Meaning
that thing you're listening to is called a compact disc
The object currently playing music is a digital audio disc.
it's method of conveying sound it's square outside inside it's round
The CD uses a square case but the disc itself is circular and contains digital information that is converted into sound waves.
that thing you're listening to is a digitally accurate reading of the numbers that make up different sounds
CDs accurately read and reproduce digital sound waves that are represented by numerical data.
in fact it's the most technologically advanced sound reproduction known to man at least in the commercially viable sense
CDs are the pinnacle of modern sound reproduction technology that has been commercially available to the general public.
that thing you're listening to is called a compact disc every subtle nuance of a time is made available to you
CDs capture all the subtle details of music and transmit it to the listener with high fidelity.
that thing you're listening to is a high tech dream come true technically
CDs are a technological wonder with advanced features, such as laser reading and error correction, that are easy to use for most people.
throw your scratched, dusty records in the trash it's time to move out of the past
CDs are superior to vinyl records because they do not scratch or collect dust, and they represent a technological advancement from the past.
in the profit analysis sense that thing you're listening to is called a waste of time an inferior and overpriced product of an underactive mind
From a purely business standpoint, CDs are considered a subpar product with low profitability, cheaply made, and unstimulating to the brain.
that thing you're listening to is a multi-flawed industry scam devoid of any thought or heat at all
CDs are severely flawed products produced by a corrupt and exploitative music industry with no artistic value or emotional depth.
it's the antithesis of rock and roll but no one cares that a record sounds better cause you just can't buy them so it just doesn't matter at all
Although CDs are not seen as a genuine representation of rock and roll music, consumers do not care that vinyl records sound better because of their rarity and high cost.
and that's common sense
These descriptions of CDs are evident and obvious to anyone who pays attention to the quality and value of different types of music products.
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