Scum
Meat Puppets
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In some forgettable lie We crawled across the borderline We kissed the enemy until Our thought had traveled out of time You couldn't have heard me speak There was so it did seem I say A fog so heavy that I could not tell if it was night or day Hand over all water You know that means business, scum Under the stone we find the scum Under the stars we find the scum I thought a beautiful thing A fire was lit within my mind Only the hummingbird wings Went shivering up and down my spine The water that cleared our thirst Was not from earthly vineyards mined And then we drunkenly sailed the gutters Of our invisible shrine Hand over all water You know that means business, scum Under the stone we find the scum Under the stars we find the scum
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Written by: CURTIS MATHEW KIRKWOOD
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10 facts about this song
Band Overview"Scum" was performed by the Meat Puppets, an American rock band that was formed in January 1980. The group is known for its eclectic punk-infused sound which led the way for many notable alternative bands.
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Album Details"Scum" is a track from the album "No Joke!" released in 1995. The album included a mix of psychedelic rock, punk and country.
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SongwritingThe song was penned by band members Curt Kirkwood and Cris Kirkwood, the two original founding members of the Meat Puppets. Both the Kirkwoods were known for their distinctive songwriting styles, often inspired by their experiences and personal beliefs.
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Sound ElementThe track "Scum" is swift and incendiary, flaunting the grunge-era angst and aggressive guitar work that the Meat Puppets became renowned for in the 80s and 90s.
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Music Style InfluenceMeat Puppets was known to infuse elements of punk rock, country, and acid rock into their songs, being "Scum" one of the finest examples of their blended sound.
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Band HistoryBy the time "Scum" was released, the band had established a successful career with significant hits like "Backwater" and "Lake of Fire." They had also seen a modicum of mainstream success after being invited to play an MTV Unplugged session with Nirvana in 1993.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Scum" are profound and introspective, showing the typical raw emotion found in the Meat Puppets' music.
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ReceptionWhile "No Joke!" was not a commercial or critical success on par with some of the band's early work, "Scum" was often singled out by fans and critics for its distinctive sound and raw lyricism.
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Band's Line UpDuring the recording and release of "Scum," the band comprised two founding members, Curt Kirkwood (guitar/vocals), and his brother Cris Kirkwood (bass guitar), along with drummer, Derrick Bostrom. This line-up was a longstanding one for the band at that time.
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InfluenceThe Meat Puppets and their songs like "Scum" are known to have influenced several other musicians and bands. Most notably, they were a major influence on Nirvana's Kurt Cobain, who frequently cited them as one of his favorite bands. The band's distinctive punk and grunge sound played a significant role in shaping the early '90s alternative rock scene.
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