{"product_id":"out-of-my-way-meat-puppets","title":"Out Of My Way, Meat Puppets","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Meat Puppets \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003eOut My Way\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"39\"\u003eAlbum Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Six-Track EP (Original Vinyl Release) \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"89\"\u003eOriginal Release Date:\u003c\/b\u003e Early 1986 \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"123\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e SST Records (Catalog: SST 049) \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"161\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Alternative Rock \/ Cowpunk \/ Hard Rock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBackground \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/b\u003e Released between their psych-country masterpiece \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"73\"\u003eUp on the Sun\u003c\/i\u003e and the art-rock leaning \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"112\"\u003eMirage\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"120\"\u003eOut My Way\u003c\/i\u003e captures the Meat Puppets in a transitional, high-energy phase. Recorded in March 1986 at Chaton Studios in Phoenix, Arizona, the EP was produced by the band alongside Steven Escallier. It is often cited as the moment the Kirkwood brothers began leaning harder into their ZZ Top and Led Zeppelin influences, shedding some of their \"spacy\" psychedelic folk for a \"bottomy,\" riff-heavy sound. The sessions were famously loose—the band reportedly spent more time \"lying around\" than practicing—resulting in a raw, spontaneous energy that defined their mid-80s output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMusical Composition \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/b\u003e The EP is a frenzied 25-minute blast that blends desert-rock grit with frantic speed and laconic, sun-drenched vibes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMajor Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e The title track \"Out My Way\" and the frantic opener \"She's Hot\" are cornerstones of their 80s \"riff-rock\" era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Little Richard\" Cover:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a famously hyperactive, aggressive rendition of \"Good Golly Miss Molly\" that bridges the gap between 50s rock-and-roll and 80s hardcore punk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSonic Texture:\u003c\/b\u003e Incorporates elements of funk and southern rock, moving away from the \"jangly\" textures of their previous album toward a more traditional, hard-rocking foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRhythmic Dexterity:\u003c\/b\u003e Showcases the telepathic interplay between Curt Kirkwood’s liquid guitar leads, Cris Kirkwood’s heavy bass grooves, and Derrick Bostrom’s relentless drumming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Pressing \u0026amp; Collector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e Original 1986 SST pressings are highly valued by collectors of the American underground scene, as they represent the \"Golden Era\" of the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdentification:\u003c\/b\u003e Look for the SST Records logo and the catalog number \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"69\"\u003eSST 049\u003c\/b\u003e. Runouts on original US copies typically feature the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"130\"\u003e\"·kdisc\"\u003c\/b\u003e stamp and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"149\"\u003e\"JG\"\u003c\/b\u003e (initials of lacquer cutter Joe Gastwirt).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVinyl Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e Many original US copies were pressed at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"55\"\u003eRainbo Records\u003c\/b\u003e and are known to be \"dark brown translucent\" when held up to a strong light (a characteristic of the Quiex-type high-quality vinyl used by some independent plants in the 80s).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a full-color, semi-glossy jacket with iconic cover art by Cinda Smith and Curt Kirkwood. Original copies often included SST \"Guns or Records?\" fold-out catalogs and merch sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe 45 vs. 33 RPM Quirk:\u003c\/b\u003e Some later reissues (like the 2013 MVD release) mistakenly list \"45 RPM\" on the labels despite the record playing at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"142\"\u003e33 ⅓ RPM\u003c\/b\u003e, a common error that confuses newer collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMarket Rarity:\u003c\/b\u003e While 1986 copies appear regularly on the secondary market, finding one with the original SST inserts and a clean, non-scuffed jacket is increasingly difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e Meat Puppets, Out My Way, SST Records, Original Pressing, 1986 Vinyl, SST 049, Kirkwood Brothers, Cowpunk, Alternative Rock, Good Golly Miss Molly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollection Ideas:\u003c\/b\u003e SST Records Grails, 80s American Underground, Desert Rock Roots, Hardcore Gone Folkloric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelated Artists:\u003c\/b\u003e Hüsker Dü, Minutemen, Dinosaur Jr., Butthole Surfers, The Replacements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Meat Puppets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51353724813629,"sku":"5571","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/782827-Product-0-I-638615411403464218_grande_24ed23a8-673f-4b86-bb85-96b0c13e42af.webp?v=1770270222","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/out-of-my-way-meat-puppets","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}