Ween self-released several cassette albums from their formation until 1989. Afterward, they put out three officially-released lo-fi albums: GodWeenSatan: The Oneness (1990); The Pod (1991); and Pure Guava (1992). For Pure Guava, the band signed with major label Elektra Records. The album spawned the single "Push th' Little Daisies", which was a chart hit in Australia and the United States. Under Elektra, the band released four professionally-recorded albums: Chocolate and Cheese (1994); 12 Golden Country Greats (1996); The Mollusk (1997); and White Pepper (2000). They later returned to independent labels for their albums Quebec (2003) and La Cucaracha (2007). After a 28-year run, Freeman quit the band in 2012, citing the need to focus on his alcohol and drug addiction issues. Ween reformed in late 2015 and toured extensively with no stated plans to release new recorded material.
For their first ten years of existence, Ween performed live as a duo backed by a Digital Audio Tape. With the release of Chocolate and Cheese, they expanded to a four-piece act, later adding a fifth member as well. Their live members include Claude Coleman Jr., Dave Dreiwitz, and Glenn McClelland. Ween also collaborated extensively with Andrew Weiss, who joined the band as a bassist in 1989 and also produced five of their nine studio albums. Despite never receiving much mainstream recognition, Ween developed a large, devoted cult following and garnered critical acclaim.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ween
Studio albums: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ween_discography
GodWeenSatan: The Oneness (1990)
The Pod (1991)
Pure Guava (1992)
Chocolate and Cheese (1994)
12 Golden Country Greats (1996)
The Mollusk (1997)
White Pepper (2000)
Quebec (2003)
La Cucaracha (2007)
Israel
Ween Lyrics
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In this world of your creation, may your will be fulfilled and your soveriegnty revealed.
In the days of our lifetime and the life of the whole house of Israel, speakly and soon and say "amen".
May peace be abundant, descend from heaven, with life for us and for all Israel and say "amen".
May you be blessed forever, even to all eternity, may you, most holy one, be blessed - praised and honored, extoled and glorified, adored and exhaulted, among all else.
Bless-ed are you, beyond all blessings and hym, praises and concilations that may be uttered in this world and and with us we'll say, "amen".
Israel, Isreal, Israel
The lyrics to Ween's song "Israel" are a prayer of sorts, including lines that ask for God's greatness to be exalted and His will to be fulfilled. It also includes a request for peace and prosperity for Israel and its people. The song's lyrics are written in a traditional Jewish prayer style, with a repeated "amen" at the end of each stanza. "Israel" is a contemplative and heartfelt song, expressing a deep yearning for unity and hope for the Jewish people to come together and live in peace.
The song's lyrics are powerful in their simplicity and strike a chord with many people of Jewish faith who yearn for peace, prosperity, and unity. The song's lyrics are evocative and capture the essence of what it means to be a part of the Jewish community. Ween's use of religious language and imagery in "Israel" is effective in conveying its message of hope and healing.
Line by Line Meaning
Exalted and hallowed be God's greatness
Acknowledging the greatness of God and giving Him utmost respect.
In this world of your creation, may your will be fulfilled and your soveriegnty revealed.
May God's wishes and His superiority be known and sustained in this world created by Him.
In the days of our lifetime and the life of the whole house of Israel, speakly and soon and say "amen".
Pleading to God for blessing the people of Israel in all their days with prosperity and peace.
May peace be abundant, descend from heaven, with life for us and for all Israel and say "amen".
Imploring God to shower Israel with abundant peace and prosperity, bringing them a happy life.
May God who makes peace on high and brings peace to all - and to all Israel, and say "amen".
Acknowledging God as the provider of peace to all and requesting He brings peace to everyone, especially the people of Israel.
May you be blessed forever, even to all eternity, may you, most holy one, be blessed - praised and honored, extoled and glorified, adored and exhaulted, among all else.
Blessing and praising God, the highest power and holiest one, for all of eternity.
Bless-ed are you, beyond all blessings and hym, praises and concilations that may be uttered in this world and and with us we'll say, "amen".
Blessing God, acknowledging His greatness, and praising Him beyond anything that may be possible to say or sing in this world.
Israel, Isreal, Israel
Repeating the word Israel as a final acknowledgment and reverence for the people of Israel.
Contributed by Liliana F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@CretinH
Exalted and hallowed be God's greatness
In this world of your creation
May your will be fulfilled
And your sovereignty revealed
In the days of our lifetime
And the life of the whole house of Israel
Speak and soon and say, 'Amen'
May peace be abundant
Descend from heaven with life for us
And for all Israel and say, 'Amen'
May God who makes peace on high
And brings peace to all
And to all Israel, and say, 'Amen'
May you be blessed forever, even to all eternity
May You, most holy one, be blessed
Praised and honored, extolled and glorified
Adored and exalted, among all else
Blessed are You, beyond all blessings
And hymn, praises and conciliations
That may be uttered in this world
And with us we'll say, 'Amen'
Israel, Israel, Israel
@jcorkable
If this song can’t bring peace to the Promised Land, what will?
May all your stories be true,
May all your endings be happy
To all of God’s children,
Shalom
@Guercinator
I don't really know why, but this song is just amazing and I have to replay it a bunch of times
@SyggNielsen-jg3hf
I want to drive it into the Mediterranean Sea or rocket it, as the only Zionist missile the world will EVER "need", into their true and divine homeland og THE SUN. #SolarZionism
@woodypar3
The most diverse and real band I have ever heard...
@kyndness
I try and try to get someone... anyone... to appreciate the sheer genius of Ween.
@robertsilverman7032
Abso-freakin-lutely.
@robertsilverman7032
@@kyndness It's not easy, is it...? But once in a while when someone is receptive, intelligent, and off their guard....I can sneak a song or two in...and it sneaks past their attention and subtly grabs their cortex from behind. And they succinctly remark, "Whooooaaaa....who is this....?"
And WEEN claims another victory.
Wait----where was I going with this.....?
Thank you, Kristen.
You get them.
@zacharyboone9732
Ween and grateful dead 2 best American bands ever
@shawnieBaby
@@kyndnessEveryone! 😉
@Ocean_Man0
This song brought me back to God