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La Cucaracha
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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 37 Ratings

  • Summary: With this full-length album, Ween move away from their electro-heavy "Friends" EP released earlier this year.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. The A.V. Club
    91
    La Cucaracha is just another sprawling Ween record--fans will love it, neophytes will be confused—but it's the best sprawling Ween record since 1997's "The Mollusk."
  2. Billboard
    80
    Ween fans have come to expect the unexpected from this act, but even diehards will be thrilled by the sheer musical schizophrenia of La Cucaracha.
  3. AllMusic
    80
    La Cucaracha is the sound of Ween cutting loose, reveling in the lower budget and expectations an indie label brings, and playing music that simply sounds good.
  4. Blender
    70
    When it comes to creating nuanced and irreverent, yet oddly touching, pop and rock simulacra, no one really touches pseudonymous Pennsylvania duo Gene and Dean Ween, still together after 23 years.
  5. PopMatters
    70
    La Cucaracha does feature many songs that center around the theme of relationships, be it ones of love, commerce, murder or spirituality, told in the most dizzying array of musical styles Ween has provided for its listener since "Pure Guava."
  6. Austin Chronicle
    67
    Next to 2003's comparatively straight-shooting "Quebec," Ween's first studio album in four years is flush with quick right turns.
  7. Spin
    40
    Instead of psychedelic pop or Princely funk, they regurgitate limp fake reggae, crappy country yee-haw, dorky Eurodance, and nasty New Age. [Dec 2007, p.126]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. LennyF.
    Jan 29, 2008
    10
    I wasn't convinced the first or second time. Or even the third. But keep listening. La Cucaracha contains the best playing ever recorded I wasn't convinced the first or second time. Or even the third. But keep listening. La Cucaracha contains the best playing ever recorded by Ween. The band is tight, Deaner is in wicked form, bass and percussion are are tasty as hell. Every track is more than worthy of an honored place in the Ween canon. If you were ever a fan this is a must-have. Don't let anyone convince you that they've lost a step. Quite the opposite, they just keep getting better.… Expand
  2. DouglasS.
    Aug 31, 2009
    10
    WEEN~The greatest band of all time.
  4. treyb.
    Oct 29, 2007
    9
    Long Live The Boognish!!!!!
  5. monkeysloveme
    Nov 13, 2020
    9
    Like others have said this is very much an album to be loved after a few listens, my own criticism of it would be i'd preferred it if they putLike others have said this is very much an album to be loved after a few listens, my own criticism of it would be i'd preferred it if they put the superior dance version of 'Friends' on the album and not the stripped down version, other than that this album is pretty damn perfect and 'Woman And Man' is the greatest 10 minute song ever recorded… Expand
  6. AntF.
    Feb 12, 2008
    8
    I hope the reviewers from NME and Spin are working for free, because their "expert" opinions aren't worth a dime. Ween have always been I hope the reviewers from NME and Spin are working for free, because their "expert" opinions aren't worth a dime. Ween have always been misunderstood, and thankfully by mainstreamers. They are the type of band that exist on parody but somehow come away sounding original and progressive. Yes, they are all over the joint, but that makes their stuff all the more interesting. Bottom line.....If you don't see how Mollusk could be a classic, then don't call yourself a music fan.… Expand
  7. [Anonymous]
    Oct 25, 2007
    6
    Everything they've done since C&C has been solid, but i think this is a significant step down in quality from all of these records. just Everything they've done since C&C has been solid, but i think this is a significant step down in quality from all of these records. just not nearly as innovative or interesting as I'd expect from the brothers ween.… Expand
  8. JasonP
    Jun 9, 2008
    2
    I'm a huge long, long time fan and i don't think it's time to pack it in. They take chances and when you do that you're I'm a huge long, long time fan and i don't think it's time to pack it in. They take chances and when you do that you're not going to please everyone. I personally hate the record...i think it's horrible.… Expand

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