Today's featured shit

Can you believe Meat Puppets never went platinum? It’s true, and they won’t get there with “Sewn Together,” either, but I am pretty sure that that was not the intent to begin with. Given the choice I would rather listen to this than a Spin Doctors reunion album, although one does cause thoughts of the other.
“I’m Not You” accomplishes a little more than the other tracks, although they all seem to jam together if you’re not too careful. What’s important to note is that the band did not just make a dozen “Backwater” sound-alikes. “Rotten Shame” I suppose sounds the most like that, but whether you consider it consistent or unimaginative, all the songs have a comfortable and unambitious feel to them. It doesn’t make me think I am trapped in the 1990s. It’s just another rock album with some jam characteristics.
If you’re wondering, “S.K.A.” is not a ska song. I can’t figure out why it’s called this. Maybe the band is trying to be like New Order.
“Love Mountain” sends us out in style. This is actually a very good ’70s style song. Perhaps for fans of Steely Dan or Doobie Brothers? Or maybe it’s just a Gin Blossoms ripoff. I guess I am, er, jaded.