No Strings Attached
Meat Puppets · 1990
74 min · 24 tracks · alternative rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of alternative rock and surrealism wrapped in playful melodies and introspective lyrics.
Why this album works
'No Strings Attached' is notable for its experimental nature, showcasing the band's willingness to push boundaries within the alternative rock scene. The album received positive reviews and helped to further establish the Meat Puppets as influential figures in the genre, paving the way for future acts seeking to blend diverse musical styles.
- Best for
- playful melodies for road trips dynamic journey with varied pacing short tracks for quick enjoyment
- Context
- Released in 1990, 'No Strings Attached' was the Meat Puppets' fifth studio album, coming off the heels of their critically acclaimed 1987 release 'Huevos'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique sound that melded punk rock energy with country and psychedelic influences, while also navigating increasing popularity following their appearance on Nirvana's MTV Unplugged.
- 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 Big House Standout 1:07
- 2 In a Car 1:21
- 3 Tumbling Tumbleweeds 2:02
- 4 Reward Standout 1:10
- 5 The Whistling Song 2:56
- 6 New Gods 2:11
- 7 Lost 3:26
- 8 Lake of Fire Standout 1:56
- 9 Split Myself in Two 2:25
- 10 Up on the Sun 4:02
- 11 Swimming Ground 3:06
- 12 Maiden’s Milk 3:19
- 13 Bucket Head 2:22
- 14 Out My Way 4:50
- 15 Confusion Fog 3:51
- 16 I Am a Machine 4:22
- 17 Quit It 2:36
- 18 Beauty 3:02
- 19 Look at the Rain 4:21
- 20 I Can’t Be Counted on at All 4:00
- 21 Automatic Mojo 3:21
- 22 Meltdown 3:09
- 23 Like Being Alive 4:41
- 24 Attacked by Monsters 4:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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