Screeching Weasel Albums (11)
What The Critics Say
According to the liner notes, this whole album was recorded live in the studio during the "Blizzard of '99" without any rehearsals before the recording session. All of these ingredients help make this one of Ben Weasel's proudest effort to date with Screeching Weasel. Rightfully so, "Emo" is laced with a production that's a little rough around the edges with a serious mad-on towards everyone who's ever giver Mr. Weasel a hard time. Without any backing vocals or a slice of cheer, "Emo" ranks in the top spot of darkest record in the Screeching Weasel discography -another direction that Ben wanted to take with the band according to the liner notes of "Kill The Musician." Nothing in comparable to his earlier days on Lookout!, but they can at least be forgiven for their last two albums on Fat. ~ Mike DaRonco, All Music Guide
'Beat Is on the Brat'
Release Date 11/10/1998
Tracks 18
Label Lookout
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'Television City Dream'
Release Date 8/11/1998
Tracks 15
Label Fat Wreck Chords
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What The Critics Say
The second re-group of Screeching Weasel comes across more as a bunch of studio musicians wanting to make a buck rather than a bunch of kids getting together for the sheer enjoyment of writing and recording anthems for the angst filled generation. Not saying that Screeching Weasel are a bunch of has-beens, it's just that Ben Weasel and company give off that "screw the kids, where's our check" attitude. "Television City Dream" is definitely a lot better than their last album "Bark Like A Dog, " but that's really not saying all that much. The songs are a lot faster and to the point making it comparable to a more serious "Boggada Boggada Boggada, " and there's even a tribute to the Vindictives with their cover of "Pervert at Large." But aside from that, "Television City Dream" falls under the "heard one Screeching Weasel album, heard 'em all" category. ~ Mike DaRonco, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Screeching Weasel are responsible for some definitive punk classics including Boogada Boogada Boogada! and the Punkhouse EP, but after a while they started to put out too many records, most of which were forgettable. For Bark Like a Dog, a sort-of reunion album after Ben Weasel left the band for a few years to work on the Riverdales, a lame side project, Weasel is back in the business of writing real songs. You can tell he actually sat for a long time (perhaps someone tied him to a chair) and worked on these tunes, because most of them are excellent, ranging from the playground anxiety tune, "Cool Kids," which has a killer organ riff, to a squooshy-sounding ballad where he sings, "Your name is tattooed on my heart and I'll always be true." "(She Got) Electroshocked" pays homage to the Ramones, like about a third of Screeching Weasel's songs, while the actually kind-of sweet "Handcuffed to You" and "Get Off My Back" are among the best softer-edged pop-punk tunes Weasel has ever written. ~ Adam Bregman, All Music Guide
'How to Make Enemies and Irritate People'
Release Date 9/9/1994
Tracks 13
Label Lookout
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What The Critics Say
If this would have been the Screeching Weasel's last album, they could have at least ended their career with a loud, middle-finger salute. (Unfortunately, they would eventually try to recapture their old flame with a different lineup some years after this.) How to Make Enemies and Irritate People was announced as their last record upon its release in 1994, with Mike Dirnt from Green Day filling in on bass/backing vocals. The music is still poppy and catchy, and Ben Weasel perpetually suffers from "bad day-itis," meaning that absolutely nothing's different from the previous releases; except that this ranks right next to My Brain Hurts as one of their better albums. ~ Mike DaRonco, All Music Guide
'Anthem for a New Tomorrow'
Release Date 10/8/1993
Tracks 17
Label Lookout
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What The Critics Say
It seems that Ben Weasel and company have matured a great deal upon the release of Anthems for a New Tomorrow. Now playing as a four-piece, Screeching Weasel aren't slowing down with their continual aggravations toward everyday life and all-around stupid people. Songs like "I'm Gonna Strangle You" and "Rubber Room" continue in that tradition, but what's different are the callings for a social change on "A New Tomorrow" and the lack of individuality in American culture with "I, Robot." Not as raw and punchy as their previous album, Wiggle, but with the slick production and ability to jam keyboards in the mix without sounding "artsy," Screeching Weasel remain one step ahead of the game. ~ Mike DaRonco, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
It would be virtually impossible for any band to follow up and outdo an album as good as My Brain Hurts, but Screeching Weasel try their hardest with their fourth album, Wiggle. The snot factor in their sound is still at an all-time high with an attitude still present, but in comparison to their previous album, the production isn't as shiny, nor are there any keyboards. With that going for them, Wiggle has a rougher edge to it, giving songs like "Crying in My Beer" and "Joanie Loves Johnny" an aggressive presence. ~ Mike DaRonco, All Music Guide
'Boogadaboogadaboogada!'
Release Date 1/1/1992
Tracks 26
Label Lookout
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What The Critics Say
This is quite an improvement from their first album. Instead of the "let's play as fast as we can without any regard to the quality of our songs" mentality, there's a lot more personality and playfulness to go along with their raging adolescence. The easiest way to describe the style of Boogadaboogadaboogada! would be skatepunk with a brain and a sense of humor. True, there are some elements of that, but there are also hints of pop-punk that would eventually mature into the sound of Screeching Weasel that everyone's familiar with. The silliness is still there with songs such as "I Hate Led Zeppelin," which has an angst-ridden Ben Weasel shouting "'Stairway to Heaven' makes me see red/Bonzo's buried, only three more left." Then there's "I Wanna Be Naked," where after the second chorus the band breaks into the Ramones' "I Wanna Be Sedated," only with an obvious lyrical change. Overall, Boogadaboogadaboogada! is a pretty fun album that has an ultimate party feel to it, perfect for any circle pit or Thrasher skate video. ~ Mike DaRonco, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
A couple years after breaking up, Screeching Weasel returned with a new lineup, a new sound, and an album that would influence seemingly a million imitators. Labeled as their big comeback album, My Brain Hurts has a poppier, more mature sound rather than the teen angst-ridden thrash-pop these guys were known for on their previous two records. And with their best-known songs here -- like "Guest List," "Kamala's Too Nice," and their "I Can See Clearly" cover -- My Brain Hurts was the album that would eventually define the Screeching Weasel sound for the remainder of their careers. ~ Mike DaRonco, All Music Guide
