Forbidden Places marked a pivotal moment in the Meat Puppets' career, serving as their debut for major label London Records in 1991 after a celebrated run of influential albums on SST. The record finds the band evolving their signature sound while retaining the raw energy and sun-baked desert mysticism that made them one of alternative rock's most distinctive voices.
The album is a showcase of the Meat Puppets' remarkable range, balancing frenzied, high-energy rockers with moments of atmospheric depth and intricate guitar work from Curt Kirkwood. Tracks like "Sam" capture the band's maniacal early spirit, while "No Longer Gone" and "Whirlpool" reveal a more nuanced side of their craft, making Forbidden Places an essential chapter in their catalog.
- Format: Vinyl
- Color Vinyl
- Label: Real Gone Music
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 06/05/2026
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TRACKS
A1. Sam
A2. Nail It Down
A3. This Day
A4. Open Wide
A5. Another Moon
A6. That's How It Goes
B1. Whirlpool
B2. Popskull
B3. No Longer Gone
B4. Forbidden Places
B5. Six Gallon Pie
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