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No Joke!

Meat Puppets · 1995

54 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock

A swirling mix of alternative rock and psychedelic influences with an experimental edge that captivates listeners.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo exploration
  • captivating experimental soundscapes
  • thoughtful tracks for deep listening
  • circular themes with gradual evolution

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer standout singles over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'No Joke!' was released in October 1995, Meat Puppets had already established themselves as a unique force in the alternative rock scene with their previous albums. This release followed their critically acclaimed 'Too High to Die' from 1994, which marked a significant commercial breakthrough for the band, introducing them to a wider audience.
Stylistic neighbors
Pixies· Sonic Youth· They Might Be Giants

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Scum 3:53
  • 2 Nothing 6:27
  • 3 Head 4:18
  • 4 Taste of the Sun 3:58
  • 5 Vampires 4:35
  • 6 Predator 4:31
  • 7 Poison Arrow 3:11
  • 8 Eyeball 4:04
  • 9 For Free 4:29
  • 10 Cobbler 3:25
  • 11 Inflatable 3:28
  • 12 Sweet Ammonia 4:16
  • 13 Chemical Garden 4:14

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