Taste of the Sun
Meat Puppets
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Lost in the eyes Back through the eyes Where the simmering rain Has come boiling over again Locked in a cage Down in the cave Where the night never ends But nighttime was always a friend As I walk together So I drift away You say It's just the taste of the sun you're after But you're calling out to the wind In your broken laughter Locked in a cage Down in the cave Where the night never ends But nighttime was always a friend Touched by some hand Born stupid I'm at your disposal again Lost in my room Locked open The sparkling shadows of dance I'm endlessly caught in this weight
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Written by: CURTIS MATHEW KIRKWOOD
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"Taste of the Sun" is a single track from the Meat Puppets' ninth studio album, "No Joke!" which was released in 1995.
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Band MembersThe song features the band's original members - Curt Kirkwood on guitar and vocals, his brother Cris Kirkwood on bass guitar and backing vocals, and Derrick Bostrom on drums.
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Songwriting CreditLike most of the Meat Puppets' songs, lead vocalist Curt Kirkwood is credited with writing "Taste of the Sun."
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Musical GenreAs a band, Meat Puppets is known for their amalgamation of punk, country, and psychedelic rock – though "Taste of the Sun" is primarily characterized as alt-rock / grunge, reflecting the trends of the mid-'90s.
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Song Length"Taste of the Sun" is one of the shorter songs on the album, with a running time of two minutes and 38 seconds.
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Complicated HistoryThe album "No Joke!" and by extension "Taste of the Sun," was produced during a tumultuous period in the Meat Puppets' history, during which band members were battling drug addiction and interpersonal conflict. The turmoil is considered to have contributed to the dark, aggressive sound of the album.
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Album ReceptionDespite the high-quality music produced during the sessions, "No Joke!" was not as commercially successful as the band's previous efforts, and "Taste of the Sun" didn't crossover to mainstream success.
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Music VideoThere is an official music video for "Taste of the Sun" which was directed by Dave Markey. The video can be found on various online platforms.
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Brief HiatusAfter the release of "No Joke!" the band went on hiatus until 1999. This makes "Taste of the Sun" one of the final tracks before the band's temporary dissolution.
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Revival and ContinuationDespite the issues surrounding its inception and lack of commercial success, "Taste of the Sun" along with other songs from "No Joke!" have contributed to the Meat Puppets' continued impact and influence in the rock genre. They continue to tour and produce new music, with the Kirkwood brothers at the helm.
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