Stove are working on their upcoming sophomore LP but took a breather from debut follow-up pressures to release The Meat That Fell Out, their second EP in the interim since debut Is Stupider. Recorded in bassist Alex Molini’s bedroom, this lethargic and bubbly seven-song set follows September’s Is A Toad In The Rain.

The slightly ridiculous album cover is somewhat deceiving in its humor — although it is pretty disheartening to drop a precious technicolored taco. “The Meat,” potentially referring to the unfortunate passing of the album cover’s splattered tortilla, is a glossy track topped off by Hartlett coolly whining, “Fake a smile and lie to you/ It’s been a while since I had to/ See my friends move on and live.” It’s one of several captivating moments on a bedroom pop record filled with plenty of fuzz and a gentle pop sensibility. Stream the full EP below.

Stove tour dates:

12/08 Boston, MA @ Deep Thoughts w/ Primal Feelings & Mothers Day

12/09 Worcester, MA @ The Firehouse w/ Uh-huh & Kiss Concert

12/10 Western MA

12/11 New Paltz, NY @ House Show w/ Stringer, Vanity Jones, Slurms Mckenzie

12/12 New Brunswick, NJ @ In the West w/ Wetwired

12/13 Washington, DC @ The Lily Trotter Tea Lounge w/ Go Cozy

12/14 Baltimore, MD

12/15 Philadelphia, PA @ Everybody Hits w/ Clique & Ursula

12/16 Brooklyn, NY @ Alphaville w/ Horse Jumper of Love, Poster & Ian Sweet (solo)

The two consecutive EPs will be available for purchase on special cassettes titled Greatest Hits via Exploding In Sound Records on 12/9. Pre-order here and keep an eye out for Stove’s new album early next year.