Hear This: Soul Asylum and the Meat Puppets
Back in 1993, curious and unexpected things were happening for
Soul Asylum and the
Meat Puppets. The former suddenly found itself on the
Billboard charts for 76 weeks, having gone triple platinum with its sixth album,
Grave Dancer's Union; while Cris and Curt Kirkwood from the latter were thrust into the spotlight thanks to a high-profile guest appearance on Nirvana's
MTV Unplugged set. For two bands that had been strictly underground for many years prior, the shock of sudden mainstream success was startling and life-changing. But today, defining either Soul Asylum or Meat Puppets by their best-known moments would be a major disservice. Both bands bounced back after hiatuses in the early 2000s, with quality new material that proves they are far more than just their grunge glory days. Nostalgia is fine for some, but these guys are still living in the moment.
— Rae Alexandra
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