Rat Farm
Meat Puppets · 2013
45 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A raw and unfiltered blend of alternative rock, infused with melodic undertones and introspective lyrics.
Why this album works
'Rat Farm' marked a notable return for the Meat Puppets, showcasing their enduring influence on alternative rock. The album received positive reviews from various outlets, including NPR Music, which praised its blend of humor and melancholy, solidifying the band's legacy in the genre.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective vibes introspective listening for solitude melodic undertones with raw energy
- Context
- Released in 2013, 'Rat Farm' is the Meat Puppets' first studio album in over a decade, following their 2009 release 'Lollipop.' At this point in their career, the band had experienced significant lineup changes and was reconsolidating their sound after years of exploring diverse musical avenues.
- 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 Rat Farm Standout 3:54
- 2 One More Drop Standout 3:46
- 3 Down 3:25
- 4 Leave Your Head Alone 4:20
- 5 Again 3:25
- 6 You Don’t Know 4:13
- 7 Waiting 3:14
- 8 Time and Money Standout 3:51
- 9 Sometimes Blue 3:48
- 10 Original One 4:12
- 11 River Rose 3:22
- 12 Sweet 4:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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