The Mollusk, Ween's 1997 concept album, is a dark, nautical-themed collection that showcases the band's signature genre-bending while exploring a more unified, albeit bizarre, artistic vision.
- The album was recorded at Palladium Studios in Stockton, New Jersey, with longtime collaborator Andrew Weiss producing.
- The Mollusk features the single 'Ocean Man,' which later gained widespread recognition after being featured in the animated film SpongeBob SquarePants Movie.
- Despite its cult status, The Mollusk only charted at number 193 on the Billboard 200 in the US.
Ween is the experimental rock project of Aaron Freeman and Mickey Melchiondo, Jr., formed in New Hope, Pennsylvania in 1984. They are best known for their genre-blending approach and absurdist humor. In 1997, Ween released The Mollusk, a concept album that marked a more focused and cohesive effort following the sprawling C&C Music Factory parody album *12 Golden Country Greats*.
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