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 Curt's son Elmo Kirkwood on backing guitar and keyboardist Ron Stabinsky. Dusty Notes also notably features the return of original drummer Derrick Bostrom.
Dusty Notes | ||||
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Studio album by Meat Puppets | ||||
Released | March 8, 2019 (2019-03-08) | |||
Recorded | 2018 | |||
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Length | 39:58 | |||
Label | Megaforce Records | |||
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Dusty Notes has been described by MXDWN as incorporating "alt-rock, psychedelic and country rock" aspects.[1]
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 75/100[2] |
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AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Pitchfork | 7.2/10[4] |
PopMatters | 8/10[5] |
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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]
No. | Title | Length |
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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 (2019) | Peak position |
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US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[7] | 19 |
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[8] | 39 |
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