The title says it all. Dean Ween has become one of my favorite guitarists lately. While he might not be the most technically gifted guitarist of all time, there’s a lot of emotion in his playing that really resonates with me.
Here are a few standout tracks:
Would love to hear your thoughts on his style!
I’ve been a huge fan of Dean Ween for a while now! His playing may not be super technical, but it’s full of personality. Buckingham Green is an absolute masterpiece—he captures so much emotion in that solo. The guy knows how to make a guitar sing.
Oh, Dean Ween is underrated for sure! I agree with you his technicality isn’t what makes him stand out, it’s the feel. I’ve always loved his work on The Mollusk, that whole album has this weird, beautiful vibe to it, and his guitar playing really drives that. Sketches of Winkle live is another gem so much energy!
I saw Ween live a couple of years ago, and Dean absolutely killed it on Voodoo Lady. The live version is leagues beyond the studio version he stretches out, improvises, and brings a ton of intensity. You really feel like you’re experiencing something special. His solos are never the same twice, which is what makes him so unique!
For me, it’s the way Dean brings creativity into every performance. You can feel that he’s always experimenting, pushing his limits in a way that’s fresh but still very “Ween.” The live recordings of Voodoo Lady really showcase that side of him. He brings a lot of humor and playfulness into his playing too, which is rare.
Totally agree with the comments here. Dean Ween’s charm is in his unpredictability. I think it’s easy to overlook him if you’re just chasing virtuosity, but if you’re into something with more soul, he’s definitely up there. I also love the live Buckingham Green versions haunting and powerful.