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In 2004 Ben Weasel rescinded all of the Screeching Weasel and Riverdales masters from Lookout!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.
Erection
Screeching Weasel Lyrics
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The lyrics to Screeching Weasel's song "Erection" reflect a sense of frustration and desperation from the singer, who is unable to get an erection or have any sexual experiences. The singer seems to have tried different things to solve his problem, such as masturbating frequently, but nothing seems to work. He even describes a moment when he almost got some action cleaning the litter box in his living room, highlighting his desperation.
The repeated lines "erection, erection it's hard. erection, erection oh god!" add to the sense of urgency and frustration in the song, emphasizing the singer's struggles. The mention of the doctor asking him to turn his head and cough implies that he has sought medical help for his problem, but the issue persists. Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a man who is struggling with his sexuality and experiencing a sense of despair.
Line by Line Meaning
there's something wrong, i'm not getting it on and i'm definitely not getting off.
I'm having trouble getting an erection and I can't seem to orgasm.
the only action that i've seen in three months was when the doctor said "turn your head and cough."
The only physical contact I've had lately is during a medical exam.
erection, erection it's hard.
My erection is strong and difficult to ignore.
erection, erection oh god!
My strong erection is causing me distress and anxiety.
the best i've done of late in getting some ass was sitting on the amoco toilet seat.
The closest I've come to sexual activity is sitting on a gas station toilet seat.
my little problem isn't going away no matter how fast or how often i beat.
My erection problem persists despite frequent attempts to masturbate.
i almost got a little pussy last week cleaning the litter box in my living room.
I thought I had a chance for sexual activity when I saw a cat in my living room, but it turned out to be a false hope.
my palms are hairy and my balls are all blue; i need some action and i need it real soon.
I'm sexually frustrated and physically uncomfortable, and I'm desperate for sexual activity.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: BENJAMIN M. FOSTER, BENJAMIN M FOSTER
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