Push th' Little Daisies
Ween · 1993
21 min · 6 tracks · alternative rock
Whimsical melodies intertwine with absurdist lyrics, creating a playful and surreal listening experience that defines Ween's quirky charm.
Top tracks — play these first
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Push th’ Little Daisies (Shitless radio edit – No Shit) Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Push th’ Little Daisies (Happier Than Shit album version) — This track exemplifies Ween's signature absurdity, merging catchy hooks with whimsical lyrics that invite listeners into their playful world.
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I Smoke Some Grass (Really Really High) — A sprawling seven-minute exploration of stoner themes, this track showcases the band's willingness to embrace unconventional song structures and humorous storytelling.
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Ode to Rene — With its haunting melody and introspective lyrics, this song reveals Ween's capacity for deeper emotional expression amidst their comedic facade.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features playful melodies and absurdist lyrics, establishing Ween's unique sound within alternative rock.
What we noticed
- Absurdist lyrics are prevalent throughout, with playful wordplay that complements the quirky melodies.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quirky humor with absurdist flair
- short bursts of energetic fun
- lighthearted vibes for casual listening
- for playful sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, introspective albums
- seek serious or heavy themes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — The title track's surprise hit status showcased Ween's unique style and broadened their audience.
- Themes
- absurdist humor· stoner culture· whimsical storytelling
- Career context
- Released as Ween's third studio album, 'Push th' Little Daisies' came after their breakthrough with 'Chocolate and Cheese' in 1992. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation for blending lo-fi aesthetics with eclectic influences, further establishing their unique sound within the alternative rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Flaming Lips· Primus· Beck
Tracklist
- 1 Push th’ Little Daisies (Shitless radio edit – No Shit) Start here 2:52
- 2 Push th’ Little Daisies (Happier Than Shit album version) 2:52
- 3 Ode to Rene 2:24
- 4 I Smoke Some Grass (Really Really High) 7:46
- 5 Mango Woman 2:25
- 6 Push th’ Little Daisies (Funky Drummer mix) 2:52
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots
The Flaming Lips
Shares whimsical storytelling and surreal themes with a playful sonic palette.
Odelay
Beck
Combines absurdist humor and eclectic sounds, creating a playful lo-fi aesthetic.
Flood
They Might Be Giants
Features quirky lyrics and whimsical melodies, echoing a similarly offbeat charm.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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