Lollipop
Meat Puppets · 2011
46 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of alternative rock and psychedelic influences, layered with introspective lyrics and melodic experimentation.
Why this album works
'Lollipop' received notable critical acclaim, highlighting its melodic charm and artistic growth. The album's release was seen as an important moment for the band, reminding listeners of their unique place within the alternative rock landscape, particularly during a time when they were less visible in mainstream discussions.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective vibes introspective listening for afternoons melodic experimentation with layered sounds
- Context
- Released on April 12, 2011, 'Lollipop' marked the Meat Puppets' return after a lengthy hiatus following their 1995 album 'No Joke!'. At this point in their career, the band was navigating a revitalization of their sound while reconnecting with fans who had followed them since their influential early work in the 1980s.
- 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 Incomplete Standout 4:09
- 2 Orange Standout 4:11
- 3 Shave It 4:18
- 4 Baby Don’t 3:11
- 5 Hour of the Idiot Standout 3:35
- 6 Lantern 3:34
- 7 Town 3:20
- 8 Damn Thing 3:44
- 9 Amazing 4:49
- 10 Way That It Are 3:28
- 11 Vile 4:42
- 12 The Spider and the Spaceship 3:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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