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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful melodies for road trips
- dynamic journey with varied pacing
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- introspective themes in casual settings
- kaleidoscopic sound for exploration
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking long, cohesive narratives
- prefer straightforward, predictable structures
Where this album fits
- Career 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
- Pixies· Sonic Youth· They Might Be Giants
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Big House 1:07
- 2 In a Car 1:21
- 3 Tumbling Tumbleweeds 2:02
- 4 Reward 1:10
- 5 The Whistling Song 2:56
- 6 New Gods 2:11
- 7 Lost 3:26
- 8 Lake of Fire 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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