At the Cat's Cradle, 1992 cover

At the Cat's Cradle, 1992

Ween · 2008

76 min · 38 tracks · alternative rock · psychedelic rock · lo-fi

A chaotic blend of lo-fi whimsy and psychedelic rock that challenges conventional song structures and themes.

Why this album works

Best for
whimsical chaos for adventurous minds dynamic peaks and valleys playful experimentation with song structures
Context
Released in 2008, 'At the Cat's Cradle, 1992' is a live album capturing Ween's eclectic performance style during their early years. By this time, the band had already established a cult following with their previous albums like 'Chocolate and Cheese' (1994) and was exploring more varied musical territories. This album serves as a nostalgic look back at their formative live shows.
If you like
alternative rock, psychedelic rock, lo-fi

At the Cat's Cradle, 1992 is an album by Ween, released in 2008. A chaotic blend of lo-fi whimsy and psychedelic rock that challenges conventional song structures and themes. This album is significant for its documentation of Ween's unique live sound, showcasing their improvisational style which influenced many alternative acts. It also highlights the band's ability to blend humor with serious musicianship, contributing to their reputation as pioneers in the alternative rock scene of the 90s, despite not charting highly on mainstream lists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does At the Cat's Cradle, 1992 sound like?

A chaotic blend of lo-fi whimsy and psychedelic rock that challenges conventional song structures and themes. Rooted in alternative rock and psychedelic rock.

What makes At the Cat's Cradle, 1992 by Ween notable?

This album is significant for its documentation of Ween's unique live sound, showcasing their improvisational style which influenced many alternative acts. It also highlights the band's ability to blend humor with serious musicianship, contributing to their reputation as pioneers in the alternative rock scene of the 90s, despite not charting highly on mainstream lists. Released in 2008, 'At the Cat's Cradle, 1992' is a live album capturing Ween's eclectic performance style during their early years. By this time, the band had already established a cult following with their previous albums like 'Chocolate and Cheese' (1994) and was exploring more varied musical territories. This album serves as a nostalgic look back at their formative live shows.

Who is At the Cat's Cradle, 1992 for?

At the Cat's Cradle, 1992 works well if you're into whimsical chaos for adventurous minds, dynamic peaks and valleys and playful experimentation with song structures.

How many songs are on At the Cat's Cradle, 1992?

At the Cat's Cradle, 1992 has 38 tracks, running approximately 76 minutes.

Tracklist

38 tracks·76:55

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Big Jilm 3:36
  • 2 Never Squeal on th’ Pusher 2:59
  • 3 Captain Fantasy Standout 4:38
  • 4 Tick Standout 2:24
  • 5 Pork Roll, Egg and Cheese 3:25
  • 6 Cover It With Gas and Set It on Fire 2:10
  • 7 The Goin’ Gets Tough From the Getgo 2:55
  • 8 Don’t Get 2 Close (2 My Fantasy) 5:12
  • 9 Nan 3:43
  • 10 Marble Tulip Juicy Tree 6:02
  • 11 Ode to Rene 2:47
  • 12 Mango Woman 3:11
  • 13 El Camino 2:57
  • 14 Demon Sweat 5:07
  • 15 You Fucked Up Standout 2:14
  • 16 Old Queen Cole 2:08
  • 17 Papa Zit 1:39
  • 18 Buckingham Green 7:47
  • 19 Birthday Boy 2:25
  • 20 Fat Lenny 3:10
  • 21 Reggaejunkiejew 6:26

Disc 2

  • 1 Captain Fantasy Standout
  • 2 You Fucked Up Standout
  • 3 Tick Standout
  • 4 Boing
  • 5 Listen to the Music
  • 6 Don’t Get 2 Close (2 My Fantasy)
  • 7 Cover It With Gas and Set It on Fire
  • 8 Seconds
  • 9 Marble Tulip Juicy Tree
  • 10 Gladiola Heartbreaker
  • 11 Common Bitch
  • 12 The Goin’ Gets Tough From the Getgo
  • 13 Reggaejunkiejew
  • 14 Old Queen Cole
  • 15 Shalom Absalom
  • 16 Don’t Laugh (I Love You)
  • 17 Mountain Dew

Release Date

November 25, 2008

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

76 min 55 sec