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Live in Montana

Meat Puppets · 1999

59 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

A raw and eclectic blend of alternative rock that captures the spontaneity of live performance.

Why this album works

'Live in Montana' is notable for its representation of the band's improvisational style and its connection to the burgeoning alternative scene of the late 1990s. The album features fan favorites like 'Lake of Fire,' which has since become emblematic of the band’s legacy, further solidifying their impact on subsequent artists within the genre.
Career context
By the time 'Live in Montana' was released in January 1999, Meat Puppets had established themselves as a significant act in the alternative rock scene, particularly after their breakthrough with 'Too High to Die' in 1994. This live album reflects their enduring influence and showcases their experimental sound, following a period of lineup changes and shifting musical direction.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Touchdown King Standout 5:30
  • 2 Cotton Candy Land 2:49
  • 3 Automatic Mojo 4:14
  • 4 Plateau 2:45
  • 5 Maiden’s Milk 3:57
  • 6 Lake of Fire Standout 2:59
  • 7 I Can’t Be Counted On 3:22
  • 8 Liquified 2:50
  • 9 Dough Rey Mi Standout 4:15
  • 10 S.W.A.T. (Get Down) / Attacked by Monsters / Blue Bayou 16:01
  • 11 Party Till the World Obeys 3:48
  • 12 The Small Hours / Paranoids / Sweet Leaf 6:41

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