 Ween
 The Friends EP
 Review by Gary Hill
I had heard of Ween before, but never actually heard them. I have to say, I didn’t know what to expect from them, but even if I had, this would have surprised me. The music is weird, but quite cool. It almost feels a bit silly, in a good way, like Barenaked Ladies. This thing would almost qualify as prog rock. Certainly a couple songs here fit into that category. Frankly, I don’t have a clue what kind of music this is, unless it’s prog rock. We’ve got progressive rock elements, fuzzy psychedelia, club textures, reggae and jazz all mixing into one of the more unique sounds you’ll ever hear. I can see why these guys have built up a following. They are cool!
This review is available in book format (hardcover and paperback) in Music Street Journal: 2008 Volume 3 at lulu.com/strangesound.
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