Who are some artists who displayed the most radical change in musical direction over a series of albums? For better or for worse. I.E .The Meat Puppets.
Meat Puppets I – Hard-Core
Meat Puppets II – Cow Punk
Upon the Sun – Psychedelic Country Rock
In a matter of three releases, the Puppets when from sounding retarded to refined.
What a strange trip it was from MP I to Upon the Sun, which is may favorite. It’s just such so laid back, odd and tuneful, compared to “I” which was a hardcore classic. When they toured supporting the debut, the Puppets didn’t like being spit on by their hardcore fans, and decided they needed a change of direction.