Forbidden Places
Meat Puppets · 1991
37 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant blend of alternative rock textures with introspective lyrics and eclectic instrumentation echoing the band's unique style.
Why this album works
'Forbidden Places' is notable for its critical reception, with many praising its adventurous spirit that contributed to the alternative rock scene of the early '90s. It helped solidify the Meat Puppets’ reputation as innovators in the genre, influencing a wave of bands that followed.
- Best for
- mid-tempo reflective listening experience consistent flow for casual enjoyment introspective moments throughout tracks
- Context
- Released on July 1, 1991, 'Forbidden Places' marked the Meat Puppets' fifth studio album during a phase of evolving sound following their breakthrough with 'Meat Puppets II'. At this point in their career, the band was exploring more diverse influences while maintaining their distinctive blend of punk and psychedelic rock elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Green Day· Nine Inch Nails· Beck· Moby· Sonic Youth· R.E.M.· Nirvana· Tori Amos
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sam Standout 3:12
- 2 Nail It Down 3:37
- 3 This Day 3:18
- 4 Open Wide 3:15
- 5 Another Moon 3:43
- 6 That’s How It Goes 3:28
- 7 Whirlpool Standout 3:35
- 8 Popskull 3:10
- 9 No Longer Gone 4:00
- 10 Forbidden Places Standout 3:04
- 11 Six Gallon Pie 3:24
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