What does The Crucial Squeegie Lip sound like?

A chaotic collage of lo-fi punk energy and absurdist humor wrapped in eclectic sound bites. Rooted in alternative rock and psychedelic rock.

What makes The Crucial Squeegie Lip by Ween notable?

This album is significant as it helped establish Ween's unique identity within the burgeoning alternative rock movement of the 1980s. Its underground appeal was bolstered by its critical reception, which appreciated its quirky humor and lo-fi production aesthetic, influencing subsequent artists in the genre. Released in 1986, 'The Crucial Squeegie Lip' is Ween's debut album, marking their entry into the alternative rock scene. At this point, the band was still developing their distinctive style characterized by playful irreverence and a DIY ethos. This early work set the stage for their later cult status and experimental approach to music.

Who is The Crucial Squeegie Lip for?

The Crucial Squeegie Lip works well if you're into chaotic bursts of absurd humor, short tracks for quick enjoyment and playful irreverence throughout the album.

How many songs are on The Crucial Squeegie Lip?

The Crucial Squeegie Lip has 40 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

Released 40 years ago

The Crucial Squeegie Lip

Ween · 1986

45 min · 40 tracks · alternative rock · psychedelic rock · lo-fi

A chaotic collage of lo-fi punk energy and absurdist humor wrapped in eclectic sound bites.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

chaotic bursts of absurd humor
short tracks for quick enjoyment
playful irreverence throughout the album
wave-like pacing keeps interest
for spontaneous gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

prefer longer, cohesive albums
seek serious, introspective themes

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1986, 'The Crucial Squeegie Lip' is Ween's debut album, marking their entry into the alternative rock scene. At this point, the band was still developing their distinctive style characterized by playful irreverence and a DIY ethos. This early work set the stage for their later cult status and experimental approach to music.
Stylistic neighbors: The Flaming Lips· Primus· Beck

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Tracklist

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

1 Introview 1:00
2 Talk to Me About Erica Glabb 1:08
3 Intro/Nippy Wiffle 1:42
4 Jelly II 0:59
5 Boobtalk 0:31
6 Boobs (nice version) 0:53
7 Boobs (telephone version) 0:50
8 Go! 1:17
9 Stresstabs 0:33
10 Drinktalk 0:31
11 I Drink a Lot 0:47
12 Jessica 1:30
13 Red as Satan 4:16
14 Murphy Flattens His Frustrations 1:00
15 Cowbell 0:58
16 Ingrown Mayo 0:35
17 Duke of Denim 0:32
18 Blow It Out Your Ass 0:41
19 You Fucked Up 1:25
20 Talkthing 2:07
21 I Drink a Lot (nice version) 1:03
22 Hey Bullfrog 0:49
23 Smash My Head 1:31
24 (You) Piss Me Off 0:26
25 Justalking 1:20
26 Blue Hair 0:52
27 Sweetness (Parts 1 & 2) 1:08
28 Refrigerator That Wouldn’t Close (live from WTSR, Chris Hoecke vocals) 1:45
29 Mind Fuck 0:39
30 Livetalk 1:14
31 Boognish 1:07
32 Boobs III 0:45
33 Yolk 0:58
34 Shnagenhausen 1:12
35 We Seen Ween Bean 1:22
36 Everyone’s a Lesbian 0:34
37 Yeah Sure 1:01
38 Oik 0:40
39 Jelly I 1:25
40 Outroview 2:16

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