The Meters - Fire On The Bayou (LP) Vinyl Record Reissue

The Meters – Fire on the Bayou (Vinyl LP, 2015 Reissue)

The Music Inside

Originally released in 1975, Fire on the Bayou finds The Meters in peak form, laying down a swampy, hypnotic funk groove that defined the New Orleans sound. This 2015 Rhino reissue delivers the same raw energy and syncopated brilliance that cemented their reputation as masters of rhythm and groove. With earthy vocals, second-line swagger, and tightly wound jams, this is funk at its most organic.

Tracklist

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

Sample Notes

• “Fire on the Bayou” – A simmering groove built for looping and sample flips.
• “They All Ask’d for You” – Featured in Boyz n the Hood soundtrack, giving it cult recognition.
• While less mined than some funk peers, this LP is ripe for sampling with deep grooves, percussive breaks, and funky horn stabs just waiting for beatmakers.

Product Overview

• Format: 1×LP, standard black vinyl reissue
• Label: Rhino Records
• Condition: Brand-new, factory-sealed
• UPC: 081227955939
• Genre: New Orleans Funk, Swamp Funk, Soul

Why This Album Belongs in Your Collection

Fire on the Bayou is a celebration of New Orleans rhythm and soul. A must-have for funk heads, DJs, and vinyl collectors looking for grooves that feel both earthy and timeless. This reissue brings the bayou heat back to your turntable in pristine quality.