Backwater is a notable song by Meat Puppets that marked a significant turning point in their career. Released as the lead single from Too High to Die in 1994, it represented the band's most successful mainstream breakthrough after over a decade of underground success. The song's distinctive sound blends their characteristic country-punk fusion with more polished production values, courtesy of producer Paul Leary (of Butthole Surfers fame). The track achieved unprecedented commercial success for the band, reaching multiple Billboard charts: No.

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