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Fire On The Bayou – The Meters

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  • Fire on the Bayou showcases The Meters at their most expansive and confident, blending tight New Orleans funk with elements of rock and soul. As their first album after signing with Reprise Records, it features the band growing beyond the sparse grooves of their earlier instrumental work, now with more vocals and a looser, more organic production. The inclusion of singer Cyril Neville brought a new energy, adding grit and edge to the group’s deep rhythmic pocket. The result is a vibrant, gritty, and deeply funky record that captures both the spirit of the bayou and the growing ambitions of the band.

    This album reflects The Meters' mastery of groove and timing, solidifying their influence on generations of funk and rock musicians. While perhaps more commercially polished than their earlier Josie Records output, Fire on the Bayou never sacrifices the raw syncopation and interlocking rhythms that define their signature sound. It stands as a testament to their evolution—less minimalist, more exploratory, and yet still grounded in the syncopated funk that made them pioneers. It remains a cornerstone of New Orleans funk and an essential listen for anyone tracing the roots of the genre.
  • Artist: The Meters
    Label: Rhino Records
    Format: LP
    Units: 1
    Country: US
    Genre: Soul & Funk
    Style: Bayou Funk
  • A1 Out In The Country
    A2 Fire On The Bayou
    A3 Love Slip Upon Ya
    A4 Talkin' 'Bout New Orleans
    A5 They All Ask'D For You
    B1 Can You Do Without?
    B2 Liar
    B3 You'Re A Friend Of Mine
    B4 Middle Of The Road
    B5 Running Fast
    B6 Mardi Gras Mambo