Marvelous Clouds
As front man for the iconic cult rock band Ween, Aaron Freeman has gained equal notoriety and critical acclaim over the past two decades as a musical shape shifter, under the pseudonym Gene Ween. Now, for the first time, Freeman has shed the moniker, recording a solo album and giving fans a glimpse at the man behind the mask. Marvelous Clouds is his most personal and authentic effort to date, showcasing his oft-overlooked abilities as a vocalist. As his fans can attest, however, theres always more than meets the ear with him. Ironically, he manages to articulate himself more honestly than ever, on a record of songs by someone else. The record is Freemans interpretation of 13 songs by Rod McKuen. To many young pups today, that name means nothing. But throughout the `50s and `60s, he was one of the biggest celebrities in the world. Rod McKuens books of poetry sold millions of copies. He won a Grammy and was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize and two Academy Awards. He has been covered by everyone from Frank Sinatra to Madonna to Johnny Cash. Since the `70s, however, McKuen has retreated into seclusion, leaving a generation widely unaware of his work. Track List: 1/ As I Love My Own 2/ Jean 3/ Marvelous Clouds 4/ A Man Alone 5/ The Beautiful Strangers 6/ Doesn’t Anybody Know My Name 7/ One By One 8/ Pushing The Clouds 9/ The Lovers 10/ Mr.Kelly 11/ Love’s Been Good To Me 12/ Lonesome Cities 13/ The World I Used To Know