Album Reviews8/10
Lysol at 34: Melvins Slow Down Grunge and Refuse to Bend
A grim tale of a slow, ponderous record wherein a band eschews haste and melody, preferring instead weight and patience.
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Tag: grunge
Album Reviews6/10
Melvins’ Bullhead Remains the Band’s Most Brutal Record
A crawl through the Melvins' 1991 record Bullhead, where slow weight and grind rule over frantic energy.
Album Reviews9/10
In Utero at 33: Nirvana’s Abrasive Final Statement Remains a Masterpiece
Nirvana's third and final album, In Utero, is a raw, abrasive rejection of fame. A masterpiece of grunge honesty, reviewed here.
Album Reviews8/10
Bleach at 37: Nirvana’s Raw, Hungry Debut Still Bites — 8/10
Nirvana's 1989 debut Bleach is raw, loud, and thrilling—a band figuring itself out. Read our track-by-track review and verdict.
Album Reviews8.9/10
Nevermind at 35: Nirvana’s Punk-Pop Landmark Still Holds Its Ground
Nevermind, that record of noise and hook, still raises the spirit after every terrible year has passed over it.