In a Car
Meat Puppets · 1981
5 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock
A frenetic whirlwind of lo-fi punk energy and surrealistic storytelling that captures youthful restlessness.
Why this album works
'In a Car' is significant for its role in shaping the nascent alternative rock genre, influencing bands like Nirvana and R.E.M. The album's raw production and eccentric songwriting received positive critical reception, setting the stage for the Meat Puppets' future success and cult status.
- Best for
- brief energetic bursts of sound youthful restlessness and spontaneity for quick listening breaks
- Context
- Released as their debut album in 1981, 'In a Car' marked the Meat Puppets' introduction to the alternative rock scene. At this early stage, they were still crafting their distinctive sound, blending punk influences with a unique lyrical perspective that would define their career.
- 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 In a Car Standout 1:22
- 2 Big House Standout 1:06
- 3 Dolphin Field Standout 1:10
- 4 Out in the Gardener 1:03
- 5 Foreign Lawns 0:37
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