Raw Meat

Album: Arabia Mountain (2011)
Play Video

Songfacts®:

  • American garage-punk band Black Lips' sixth studio album Black Arabia was written and recorded over a nine month stretch from March 2010 to January 2011, and was released on June 7, 2011. Most of the record was produced by Mark Ronson, who is best known for manning the controls on Amy Winehouse's Back to Black.
  • Ronson's eagerness to get in the spirit of things when producing this dancefloor rocker almost cost him dearly. Alexander told UK music magazine the NME: "To get in the mood to record it, we started eating all this liver sashimi. Then we all started getting sick from it. Mark had to go to the hospital because his fever was so high. His brain was cooking man."

    Ronson has forgiven the band. He told the NME: "I was diagnosed with something with a lot of syllables in it. I almost died. But I don't think it was intentional on their part."
  • Drummer Joe Bradley told NME helpfully, "'Raw Meat' actually has raw meat on it. Cole (Alexander, vocals) and I brought these big slabs into the studio, and we were totally chimping out on them."

Comments

Be the first to comment...

Editor's Picks

Howard Jones

Howard JonesSongwriter Interviews

Howard explains his positive songwriting method and how uplifting songs can carry a deeper message.

Susanna Hoffs - "Eternal Flame"

Susanna Hoffs - "Eternal Flame"They're Playing My Song

The Prince-penned "Manic Monday" was the first song The Bangles heard coming from a car radio, but "Eternal Flame" is closest to Susanna's heart, perhaps because she sang it in "various states of undress."

Brandi Carlile

Brandi CarlileSongwriter Interviews

As a 5-year-old, Brandi was writing lyrics to instrumental versions lullabies. She still puts her heart into her songs, including the one Elton John sings on.

Meshell Ndegeocello

Meshell NdegeocelloSongwriter Interviews

Meshell Ndegeocello talks about recording "Wild Night" with John Mellencamp, and explains why she shied away from the spotlight.

Dave Alvin - "4th Of July"

Dave Alvin - "4th Of July"They're Playing My Song

When Dave recorded the first version of the song with his group the Blasters, producer Nick Lowe gave him some life-changing advice.

Bass Player Scott Edwards

Bass Player Scott EdwardsSong Writing

Scott was Stevie Wonder's bass player before becoming a top session player. Hits he played on include "I Will Survive," "Being With You" and "Sara Smile."