Dusty Notes is the fifteenth studio album by American rock band Meat Puppets. The album was released on March 8, 2019, by Megaforce Records. It is the Meat Puppets' first album to feature Elmo Kirkwood, son of the Puppets' lyricist and guitar player Curt Kirkwood; Elmo plays backing guitar. It is also the MP's first album to feature keyboardist Ron Stabinsky. Dusty Notes also notably features the return of original drummer Derrick Bostrom.
| Dusty Notes | ||||
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| Released | March 8, 2019 | |||
| Recorded | 2018 | |||
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| Length | 39:58 | |||
| Label | Megaforce Records | |||
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Content
editMusical style
editDusty Notes has been described by MXDWN as incorporating "alt-rock, psychedelic and country rock" aspects.[1]
Critical reception
edit| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 75/100[2] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [3] |
| Pitchfork | 7.2/10[4] |
| PopMatters | 8/10[5] |
| Slant Magazine | [6] |
Dusty Notes was met with some positive reception. AllMusic's Mark Deming remarked that the album "the best qualities of their more mature work", proclaiming it "a pleasing and well-crafted set" that reminds listeners that the band are "still vital and productive".[3]
Caitlin Wills of MXDWN opined that the record's collection of songs were "as unique as they are beautiful".[1]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Warranty" | 3:58 |
| 2. | "Nine Pins" | 4:04 |
| 3. | "On" | 3:22 |
| 4. | "Unfrozen Memory" | 4:23 |
| 5. | "Dusty Notes" | 3:45 |
| 6. | "The Great Awakening" | 5:14 |
| 7. | "Sea of Heartbreak" | 2:49 |
| 8. | "Nightcap" | 4:35 |
| 9. | "Vampyr's Winged Fantasy" | 3:39 |
| 10. | "Outflow" | 4:09 |
Chart
edit| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[7] | 19 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[8] | 39 |
Personnel
edit- Curt Kirkwood – vocals, guitars, arrangements[9]
- Cris Kirkwood – vocals, bass guitar[9]
- Elmo Kirkwood – guitar[9]
- Ron Stabinsky – keyboards[9]
- Derrick Bostrom – drums, percussion[9]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Wills, Catlin (March 25, 2019). "Reviews: Meat Puppets – Dusty Notes". Mxdwn. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
- ^ "Metacritic.com". Metacritic. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- ^ a b Deming, Mark. "Dusty Notes – Meat Puppets". AllMusic. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- ^ Kandell, Steve (March 11, 2019). "Meat Puppets: Dusty Notes Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- ^ Garratt, John (March 6, 2019). "Meat Puppets: Dusty Notes". PopMatters. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- ^ Winograd, Jeremy (March 2, 2019). "Review: Meat Puppets Remain Resilient on the Mellow Dusty Notes". Slantmagazine.com. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- ^ "Meat Puppets Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard.
- ^ "Meat Puppets Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard.
- ^ a b c d e Warren, Bruce (December 11, 2018). "Meat Puppets Come Galloping Out Of The Stable With 'Warranty'". NPR. Retrieved May 14, 2021.