Too High to Die
album by Meat Puppets
Too High to Die is the eighth studio album by American rock band the Meat Puppets. The album was released on January 25, 1994, by London Records. It was produced by Butthole Surfers guitarist Paul Leary. The album's title is a parody of the Ramones' 1984 album Too Tough to Die.
A limited edition of Too High to Die included the 10" vinyl promo EP Raw Meat. The cover art on this limited edition features more color than the simply pink-toned normal cover.
The album was supported by a lengthy tour, which included spots opening for the likes of Blind Melon, Soul Asylum, and Stone Temple Pilots (and shortly before the album's release, Nirvana).
Reception and legacy
Too High to Die sold very well due to the success of its single "Backwater", which reached No. 2 and No. 11 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks and Modern Rock Tracks charts respectively.
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