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The main problem with 12 Golden Country Greats (which only contains ten songs, by the way) is that it's Ween's first album to concentrate on a single music genre and such concentration lends the impression that they consider themselves above the genre. But that isn't entirely the case. Ween recorded 12 Golden Country Greats in Nashville with numerous legendary musicians, including the Jordanaires, Buddy Spicher, Charlie McCoy, Hargus "Pig" Robbins, and Russ Hicks. The presence of these musicians gives the music a very authentic feeling, even though the songs stick to '60s trends like country-pop, country-folk, and polished honky tonk. Some of Ween's songs fit this style perfectly, such as the rolling "You Were the Fool," "I'm Holding You," "Japanese Cowboy," "Fluffy," "Help Me Scrape the Mucus off My Brain," and "Pretty Girl." Even the vulgar honky tonk of "Piss up a Rope" works, turning into a truly delightful gem. The duo runs into trouble on the homophobic "Mister Richard Smoker," as well as with some of the vaguely elitist views that underpin the songs, such as on "I Don't Wanna Leave You on the Farm." Still, Ween's gift for songcraft and the talents of the Nashville musicians prevent the album from being just a joke. In fact, it's as satisfying as any of their records, and gutsier, too. After all, no country fan will want to hear this record and most of their fans are afraid of country music, and that's sort of an admirable move.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
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Ween, Writer, MainArtist - Gene Chrisman, Drums - Buddy Harman, Drums - Hargus "Pig" Robbins, Piano - The Jordanaires, Vocals - Bob Wray, Bass - Denis Solee, Clarinet - Charlie McCoy, Band Member, Banjo, Organ, Percussion, Trumpet, Tuba, Bass, Harmonica - Pete Wade, Band Member, Guitar - BEN VAUGHN, Producer - Buddy Spicher, Band Member, Mandolin - Russ Hicks, Band Member - Bobby Bradley, RecordingEngineer - Buddy Blackman, Banjo - Kip Paxton, Bass
© 1996 Elektra Entertainment Group, a division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1996 Elektra Entertainment Group, a division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Ween, Writer, MainArtist - Gene Chrisman, Drums - Buddy Harman, Drums - Hargus "Pig" Robbins, Piano - The Jordanaires, Vocals - Bob Wray, Bass - Denis Solee, Clarinet - Charlie McCoy, Band Member, Banjo, Organ, Percussion, Trumpet, Tuba, Bass, Harmonica - Pete Wade, Band Member, Guitar - BEN VAUGHN, Producer - Buddy Spicher, Band Member, Mandolin - Russ Hicks, Band Member - Bobby Bradley, RecordingEngineer - Christopher Falvey, Contributor - Buddy Blackman, Banjo - Kip Paxton, Bass
© 1996 Elektra Entertainment Group, a division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1996 Elektra Entertainment Group, a division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Ween, Writer, MainArtist - Gene Chrisman, Drums - Buddy Harman, Drums - Hargus "Pig" Robbins, Piano - The Jordanaires, Vocals - Bob Wray, Bass - Denis Solee, Clarinet - Charlie McCoy, Band Member, Banjo, Organ, Percussion, Trumpet, Tuba, Bass, Harmonica - Pete Wade, Band Member, Guitar - BEN VAUGHN, Producer - Buddy Spicher, Band Member, Mandolin - Russ Hicks, Band Member - Bobby Bradley, RecordingEngineer - Buddy Blackman, Banjo - Kip Paxton, Bass
© 1996 Elektra Entertainment Group, a division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1996 Elektra Entertainment Group, a division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Ween, Writer, MainArtist - Gene Chrisman, Drums - Buddy Harman, Drums - Hargus "Pig" Robbins, Piano - The Jordanaires, Vocals - Bob Wray, Bass - Denis Solee, Clarinet - Charlie McCoy, Band Member, Banjo, Organ, Percussion, Trumpet, Tuba, Bass, Harmonica - Pete Wade, Band Member, Guitar - BEN VAUGHN, Producer - Buddy Spicher, Band Member, Mandolin - Russ Hicks, Band Member - Bobby Bradley, RecordingEngineer - Buddy Blackman, Banjo - Kip Paxton, Bass
© 1996 Elektra Entertainment Group, a division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1996 Elektra Entertainment Group, a division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Ween, Writer, MainArtist - Gene Chrisman, Drums - Buddy Harman, Drums - Hargus "Pig" Robbins, Piano - The Jordanaires, Vocals - Bob Wray, Bass - Denis Solee, Clarinet - Charlie McCoy, Band Member, Banjo, Organ, Percussion, Trumpet, Tuba, Bass, Harmonica - Pete Wade, Band Member, Guitar - BEN VAUGHN, Producer - Buddy Spicher, Band Member, Mandolin - Russ Hicks, Band Member - Bobby Bradley, RecordingEngineer - Buddy Blackman, Banjo - Kip Paxton, Bass
© 1996 Elektra Entertainment Group, a division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1996 Elektra Entertainment Group, a division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Ween, Writer, MainArtist - Gene Chrisman, Drums - Buddy Harman, Drums - Hargus "Pig" Robbins, Piano - The Jordanaires, Vocals - Bob Wray, Bass - Denis Solee, Clarinet - Charlie McCoy, Band Member, Banjo, Organ, Percussion, Trumpet, Tuba, Bass, Harmonica - Pete Wade, Band Member, Guitar - BEN VAUGHN, Producer - Buddy Spicher, Band Member, Mandolin - Russ Hicks, Band Member - Bobby Bradley, RecordingEngineer - Buddy Blackman, Banjo - Kip Paxton, Bass
© 1996 Elektra Entertainment Group, a division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1996 Elektra Entertainment Group, a division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Ween, Writer, MainArtist - Aaron Freeman, Composer, Writer - Michael Melchiondo, Composer, Writer - Gene Chrisman, Drums - Buddy Harman, Drums - Hargus "Pig" Robbins, Piano - The Jordanaires, Vocals - Bob Wray, Bass - Denis Solee, Clarinet - Charlie McCoy, Band Member, Banjo, Organ, Percussion, Trumpet, Tuba, Bass, Harmonica - Kirk Miller, Arranger - Pete Wade, Band Member, Guitar - BEN VAUGHN, Producer - Buddy Spicher, Band Member, Mandolin - Russ Hicks, Band Member - Bobby Bradley, RecordingEngineer - Christopher Falvey, Contributor - Buddy Blackman, Banjo - Kip Paxton, Bass
© 1996 Elektra Entertainment Group, a division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1996 Elektra Entertainment Group, a division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Ween, Writer, MainArtist - Gene Chrisman, Drums - Buddy Harman, Drums - Hargus "Pig" Robbins, Piano - The Jordanaires, Vocals - Bob Wray, Bass - Denis Solee, Clarinet - Charlie McCoy, Band Member, Banjo, Organ, Percussion, Trumpet, Tuba, Bass, Harmonica - Pete Wade, Band Member, Guitar - BEN VAUGHN, Producer - Buddy Spicher, Band Member, Mandolin - Russ Hicks, Band Member - Bobby Bradley, RecordingEngineer - Buddy Blackman, Banjo - Kip Paxton, Bass
© 1996 Elektra Entertainment Group, a division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1996 Elektra Entertainment Group, a division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Ween, Writer, MainArtist - Gene Chrisman, Drums - Buddy Harman, Drums - Hargus "Pig" Robbins, Piano - The Jordanaires, Vocals - Bob Wray, Bass - Denis Solee, Clarinet - Charlie McCoy, Band Member, Banjo, Organ, Percussion, Trumpet, Tuba, Bass, Harmonica - Pete Wade, Band Member, Guitar - BEN VAUGHN, Producer - Buddy Spicher, Band Member, Mandolin - Russ Hicks, Band Member - Bobby Bradley, RecordingEngineer - Buddy Blackman, Banjo - Kip Paxton, Bass
© 1996 Elektra Entertainment Group, a division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1996 Elektra Entertainment Group, a division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Ween, Writer, MainArtist - Gene Chrisman, Drums - Buddy Harman, Drums - Hargus "Pig" Robbins, Piano - The Jordanaires, Vocals - Bob Wray, Bass - Denis Solee, Clarinet - Charlie McCoy, Band Member, Banjo, Organ, Percussion, Trumpet, Tuba, Bass, Harmonica - Pete Wade, Band Member, Guitar - BEN VAUGHN, Producer - Buddy Spicher, Band Member, Mandolin - Russ Hicks, Band Member - Bobby Bradley, RecordingEngineer - Buddy Blackman, Banjo - Kip Paxton, Bass
© 1996 Elektra Entertainment Group, a division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1996 Elektra Entertainment Group, a division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Album review
The main problem with 12 Golden Country Greats (which only contains ten songs, by the way) is that it's Ween's first album to concentrate on a single music genre and such concentration lends the impression that they consider themselves above the genre. But that isn't entirely the case. Ween recorded 12 Golden Country Greats in Nashville with numerous legendary musicians, including the Jordanaires, Buddy Spicher, Charlie McCoy, Hargus "Pig" Robbins, and Russ Hicks. The presence of these musicians gives the music a very authentic feeling, even though the songs stick to '60s trends like country-pop, country-folk, and polished honky tonk. Some of Ween's songs fit this style perfectly, such as the rolling "You Were the Fool," "I'm Holding You," "Japanese Cowboy," "Fluffy," "Help Me Scrape the Mucus off My Brain," and "Pretty Girl." Even the vulgar honky tonk of "Piss up a Rope" works, turning into a truly delightful gem. The duo runs into trouble on the homophobic "Mister Richard Smoker," as well as with some of the vaguely elitist views that underpin the songs, such as on "I Don't Wanna Leave You on the Farm." Still, Ween's gift for songcraft and the talents of the Nashville musicians prevent the album from being just a joke. In fact, it's as satisfying as any of their records, and gutsier, too. After all, no country fan will want to hear this record and most of their fans are afraid of country music, and that's sort of an admirable move.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 00:32:23
- Main artists: Ween
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Elektra Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 1996 Elektra Entertainment Group, a division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1996 Elektra Entertainment Group, a division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
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