Golden Lies
Meat Puppets · 2000
58 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
A blend of introspective lyrics and experimental sounds that weave through alternative rock's boundaries.
Why this album works
The album received mixed reviews but is notable for its fusion of alternative rock with country and experimental elements. It showcased the band's willingness to evolve, contributing to their reputation as genre-bending artists influential to later alternative acts.
- Best for
- wave-like dynamics with varied intensity introspective moments for deep reflection thought-provoking lyrics for contemplation
- Context
- Released in 2000, 'Golden Lies' was the Meat Puppets' sixth studio album and followed their 1995 effort, 'No Joke!'. At this point in their career, they were exploring a more eclectic sound after years of fluctuating mainstream success and lineup changes since their earlier days in the punk scene.
- 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 Intro 0:51
- 2 Armed and Stupid Standout 3:21
- 3 I Quit 3:01
- 4 Lamp 5:53
- 5 Hercules Standout 3:34
- 6 Batwing 3:08
- 7 Take Off Your Clothes Standout 4:00
- 8 You Love Me 3:52
- 9 Pieces of Me 3:46
- 10 Push the Button 4:53
- 11 Tarantula 4:05
- 12 Endless Wave 4:30
- 13 Wipeout 3:54
- 14 Fatboy / Fat / Requiem 9:50
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