--- product_id: 60640506 title: "Up on the Sun" price: "€ 220.17" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/60640506-up-on-the-sun store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Up on the Sun **Price:** € 220.17 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Up on the Sun - **How much does it cost?** € 220.17 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/60640506-up-on-the-sun) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Vinyl version of the Meat Puppets' landmark 1985 album, reissued and remastered for vinyl. This one is a stone cold classic; a mix of punk rock, folk, country, jams and poetic lyrics that was a shock when originally released on SST way back when. From the stoned and sunny opening title track to the whirling dervish of sound that is "Two Rivers," this album has absolutely no filler and holds up insanely well, like a classic should! For fans of Black Flag and the Grateful Dead. Review: Beyond categorization.....and brilliant!!! - Up On The Sun is the Meat Puppets' third album and the followup to their now legendary Meat Puppets II which introduced the world to cowpunk, a mixture of country and punk music. While that album as well as several of their releases are easy to define (ex...Meat Puppets I is their punk album, Huevos, the power-trio album, Monsters, the heavy album), Up On The Sun is beyond categorization. It is also their most cohesive listen and ranks with Meat Puppets II and Too High To Die as their best work. While their first two albums were furious and very ragged, the songs here are much tighter. Their brand of cowpunk is replaced by songs that are equally based on mood and melody and the results are stunning. Curt Kirkwood's vocals are very somber and this along with his moody guitar work truly carry the album. The excellent tracks "Away", "Buckethead", and "Swimming Ground" are both upbeat and catchy while "Animal Kingdom" has a strong new-wave vibe with Curt's unique guitar work providing the appropriate background. Songs like "Hot Pink" and the title track are very laid back and feature creative interplay between Curt and his bass-playing brother Cris. The tracks "Enchanted Pork Fist" and "Creator" offer glimpses of their punk sound but are much more structured than tunes like "New Gods" and "Split Myself In Two" from their previous release. The band continue to write great instrumentals as both "Maiden's Milk" and "Seal Whales" add to the album's low-key vibe. Other strong tracks include the haunting "Two Rivers" and "Too Real." As with all of their remastered releases, Rykodisc has added several bonus tracks. There are two additional versions of "Hot Pink", a looser version that's pretty decent, and a longer and weirder instrumental version that drags on for over 8 minutes. There's also a killer instrumental called "Embodiment of Evil" and "Mother American Marshmallow" which is essentially a strung out version of "Maiden's Milk." All told, this is a great and very original album which is at its best when listened to in its entirety. If you know the band for Too High To Die or Meat Puppets II, this album may catch you off guard. However, as their longtime fans know, the Meat Puppets change gears with each album, and Up On The Sun is one of their best. Highly recommended. Review: Honestly Never Better - Do I personally like this album the most by proto-grunge delights Meat Puppets? Absolutely. Is their music the most accessible without being mainstream grunge? Correct. Is there really any reason to not like this album if you enjoy indie rock? Of course not. You know this already. How’s the vinyl, you ask? It’s as good as the music. Nothing fancy. There are no extras or frills here. There’s a vinyl record and a jacket to put it in. I believe the disc came in a typical paper cover, which should be promptly replaced with a proper sleeve. It plays at 33 as you’d expect. The pressing is clean and sounds clear and deep. If you have a record collection at all then buy this. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004Y03JNW | | Best Sellers Rank | #167,093 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #16,046 in Alternative Rock (CDs & Vinyl) #76,438 in Rock (CDs & Vinyl) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (119) | | Date First Available | April 27, 2011 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item model number | MVD5198LP | | Label | Mvd Visual | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Mvd Visual | | Number of discs | 1 | | Original Release Date | 2011 | | Product Dimensions | 11.89 x 0.24 x 11.89 inches; 10.4 ounces | ## Images ![Up on the Sun - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81oyJh0KKkL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beyond categorization.....and brilliant!!! *by J***K on April 10, 2005* Up On The Sun is the Meat Puppets' third album and the followup to their now legendary Meat Puppets II which introduced the world to cowpunk, a mixture of country and punk music. While that album as well as several of their releases are easy to define (ex...Meat Puppets I is their punk album, Huevos, the power-trio album, Monsters, the heavy album), Up On The Sun is beyond categorization. It is also their most cohesive listen and ranks with Meat Puppets II and Too High To Die as their best work. While their first two albums were furious and very ragged, the songs here are much tighter. Their brand of cowpunk is replaced by songs that are equally based on mood and melody and the results are stunning. Curt Kirkwood's vocals are very somber and this along with his moody guitar work truly carry the album. The excellent tracks "Away", "Buckethead", and "Swimming Ground" are both upbeat and catchy while "Animal Kingdom" has a strong new-wave vibe with Curt's unique guitar work providing the appropriate background. Songs like "Hot Pink" and the title track are very laid back and feature creative interplay between Curt and his bass-playing brother Cris. The tracks "Enchanted Pork Fist" and "Creator" offer glimpses of their punk sound but are much more structured than tunes like "New Gods" and "Split Myself In Two" from their previous release. The band continue to write great instrumentals as both "Maiden's Milk" and "Seal Whales" add to the album's low-key vibe. Other strong tracks include the haunting "Two Rivers" and "Too Real." As with all of their remastered releases, Rykodisc has added several bonus tracks. There are two additional versions of "Hot Pink", a looser version that's pretty decent, and a longer and weirder instrumental version that drags on for over 8 minutes. There's also a killer instrumental called "Embodiment of Evil" and "Mother American Marshmallow" which is essentially a strung out version of "Maiden's Milk." All told, this is a great and very original album which is at its best when listened to in its entirety. If you know the band for Too High To Die or Meat Puppets II, this album may catch you off guard. However, as their longtime fans know, the Meat Puppets change gears with each album, and Up On The Sun is one of their best. Highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Honestly Never Better *by B***Z on January 2, 2020* Do I personally like this album the most by proto-grunge delights Meat Puppets? Absolutely. Is their music the most accessible without being mainstream grunge? Correct. Is there really any reason to not like this album if you enjoy indie rock? Of course not. You know this already. How’s the vinyl, you ask? It’s as good as the music. Nothing fancy. There are no extras or frills here. There’s a vinyl record and a jacket to put it in. I believe the disc came in a typical paper cover, which should be promptly replaced with a proper sleeve. It plays at 33 as you’d expect. The pressing is clean and sounds clear and deep. If you have a record collection at all then buy this. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by G***O on September 4, 2023* Buen disco, el envío fue rápido --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/60640506-up-on-the-sun](https://www.desertcart.be/products/60640506-up-on-the-sun) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-05-06*