[Pre Order] The Meters – Fire On The Bayou – Analogue Productions SACD *

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Release Date: To Be Announced

Gritty and punchy originals “Out In The Country,” “They All Ask’d For You” and the title track!

Hybrid SACD

Mastered to DSD from the original analog master tape

Members of The Meters were longstanding musical luminaries in New Orleans, but by the time of 1975’sFire On The Bayou, the world beyond the Big Easy had also taken notice; The Rolling Stones tapped the band to open their U.S. tour that year. Produced by the great Allen Toussaint at his Sea-Saint Studios, the collection was the quintet’s third for Reprise and arguably their best for the label.

With percussionist Cyril Neville joining the ranks, the grooves get even funkier on these 11 tracks, as a couple of fine covers (“Mardi Gras Mambo”) join ace originals like “Out in the Country,” “They All Ask’d For You,” and the title track. Gritty and punchy,Fire On The Bayousimmers from start to finish.

Now restored to its full glory by Analogue Productions and pressed to Hybrid SACD, this definitive reissue ofFire On The Bayoucaptures The Meters at their funkiest and most fearless a swampy, hard-grooving New Orleans classic that radiates heat, grit, and soul from the first note to the last.

1. Out In The Country
2. Fire On The Bayou
3. Love Slip Upon Ya
4. Talkin’ ‘Bout New Orleans
5. They All Ask’d For You
6. Can You Do Without?
7. Liar
8. You’re A Friend Of Mine
9. Middle Of The Road
10. Running Fast
11. Mardi Gras Mambo