The Meters – Fire On The Bayou

This is the pressing to own. Extra songs make this a must buy.

Record is flat, quiet, clean. Mastering is crisp, clear, solid bass, dynamic and funky!

Bonus track 'Keep On Marching' (which was an outtake) is arguably the best track on this album and worth seeking out. Sounds more like 'Just Kissed My Baby', 'Jungle Man' or "People Say' from 'Rejuvenation'. Maybe why it got left in the can..?

Fat and funky as you would expect, find the cleanest one you can and enjoy!

so why is this blocked if there's no evidence that it's a boot

Received and in the middle of the first track the needle keeps jumpin. Ordered a replacement and the same problem. Under deeper looks I realized a production damage, very small but the recent production failed. What a shame as this release is fantastic. Hope they fix this problem.

Brilliant reissue... quite nr perfect RI pressings as per usual. Rich full mastering if not the clearest bit it suits this bands sound. The bonus disc is no waste either some great cuts there too. Album art/cover not the best but does fine and a gatefold would be nice but i would sacrifice these all day long for the quality of the pressings and sound here. Highly recommended

Lovely jacket, a step up over the MOV being more true to the original and though not as bright this has clearer and less blown out contrast artwork. Its also a great pressing if not the obvious choice of colour for this LP but its plenty quiet enough if not as deathly silent as the MOV. This is the more Hifi sounding master imo, has more clarity to it the MOV is thicker and warmer (not in a bad way per sè). I would be happy with either but maybe in time my hearing will gravitate toward this one. I think it will come down to personal pref and the type of systems tonal balance.... doesnt it always???!!!
Both are fine examples of a fine record, the MOV having the decent bonus disc of course!

My pressing is flat and quiet. The mastering sounds awesome. Full, dynamic, nice bass. Makes me want to pick up an OG to compare.

Now this record demands a stank face on pretty much every track. Excellent mastering by RS and well pressed by GZ. Bass and percussion smack, guitars sing. Lovely stuff.