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In 2004 Ben Weasel rescinded all of the Screeching Weasel and Riverdales masters from Lookout!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.
Work
Screeching Weasel Lyrics
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The lyrics to Screeching Weasel's song "Work" paint a vivid picture of the struggles of the daily grind. The opening line, "I can't get up in the morning," sets the tone for the rest of the song - one of despair and frustration. The singer feels like a "sap" or a fool for working so hard, like a "rat" stuck in a never-ending cycle of endless work. Despite knowing that it's not right, the pressure to work and make money is relentless, leaving the singer feeling trapped and isolated.
The chorus, "So don't tell me what to do, work, do this, get that, I don't like it," sums up the character's frustration with being told what to do and how to do it. The pressure to make money is further amplified by the idea of overtime, which only serves to make the singer even more angry and upset. In the final line of the song, the singer bluntly tells their boss to "fuck off," signaling their abandonment of the traditional work ethic and their desire for something more meaningful in life.
"Work" is a powerful commentary on the nature of work in modern society. It speaks to the sense of isolation, frustration, and despair many individuals feel as they navigate the pressures of modern capitalism. Through its raw emotion and blunt language, the song captures the essence of the struggle many individuals face as they try to balance making a living with finding purpose and meaning in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
work
I have to go to my job and do tedious tasks to earn money for my survival.
i can't get up in the morning
I struggle to wake up early and feel energized for the work day ahead.
i feel like a sap like somebody's fool
I feel foolish for working so hard and not valuing my time and self-worth.
i work like a rat and i'm going insane
I work hard like a rodent, but it's causing me to lose my sanity and break down mentally.
i know it ain't right and i know it ain't cool
I understand that this constant work and grind isn't good for my well-being or happiness.
so don't tell me what to do
I don't want to hear advice or instructions from others about how to handle my work situation.
do this get that i don't like it
I'm tired of being told what to do and how to do it at work, especially when I don't enjoy it.
why make money if i can't spend it
What's the point of earning money if I can't use it for things that bring me joy and satisfaction?
overtime i'm getting pissed off
Working long hours without any break or benefit is starting to make me angry and frustrated.
i don't have a life - hey boss fuck off!
This constant work is taking over my life and I'm fed up with my boss and their demands.
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-Viperplayer187 -
Amazing as a hardcore band, amazing as a pop punk band. Amazing band.
Jawsh erg
With working 3 jobs at a time and two of them busing tables(basically being a bitch for 6 different people at a time for 5-6 hours) I can't help but find this song inspirational.
stalin's favorite skeleton
Hows it working out now?
vyazemy
Класс!Но зачем выкладывать,если видео нет?
Nathan Viteri
yes.