The Melvins Could Have Ruled the World

Ian · 06-10-2007, 05:35 PM

Ahh great, a Melvins thread. ive been wanting to get into to them but didn;t know where to start, this helped greatly. thank you

Loser · 06-11-2007, 02:23 PM

Start with Houdini so you get the sound they bring to the table first than you might like Bullhead and from there you should have a good base to go and see all they've done.

chumb · 06-11-2007, 02:50 PM

My sig is from "A History of Drunks" off A Senile Animal, which is probably one of their more traditional albums. But it rocks hard and has two drumsets, so it's all good.

jocanaro · 11-30-2008, 12:26 PM

Melvins are one of my all-time favorite bands. I've been into them since '92 and to this day, most of their lyrics still don't make sense. In Houdini, for example, it seems like they were just making up words, which made them sound satanic. I wonder what other hardcore Melvintes think about this...

IObject! · 12-02-2008, 06:13 AM

Ive never liked them much on record... but they are AMAZING live.

Automatic Slim · 12-02-2008, 11:27 AM

The Melvins are one of my favorites.

As far as their use of 'non-words' go, I think it's rather effective. I doubt I'd want to hear it on every song though. I don't care much for things like 'Spread Eagle Beagle', though.

Question: if someone likes the Melvins, what else might they like? Any recommended bands?

IObject! · 12-02-2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Automatic Slim

The Melvins are one of my favorites.

As far as their use of 'non-words' go, I think it's rather effective. I doubt I'd want to hear it on every song though. I don't care much for things like 'Spread Eagle Beagle', though.

Question: if someone likes the Melvins, what else might they like? Any recommended bands?

Torche, Scissorfight, Harvey Milk, Baroness, Men of Porn, Big Business..

Embracethedeath · 12-02-2008, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by IObject!

Torche, Scissorfight, Harvey Milk, Baroness, Men of Porn, Big Business..

Big Business and Harvey Milk are great. Karp also.

sidewinder · 06-09-2010, 05:53 PM

Need more Melvins talk around here. Anyone checked out the new album? First time playing it right now. First song's fuckin weird (not that I should expect un-weird from them), gets down and dirty after that, sounds pretty darn solid.

The Bride Screamed Murder

Hank The Drifter · 06-09-2010, 06:07 PM

I think the new album is pretty good personally. I don't know if the Melvins will ever quit making good albums.

06-10-2007, 05:35 PM	#51 (permalink)
Ian Groupie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: akron, ohio owns you Posts: 35	Ahh great, a Melvins thread. ive been wanting to get into to them but didn;t know where to start, this helped greatly. thank you __________________ Oh my God Oh my God Oh my God now The sky is falling, and I'd hate to say I told you so

06-11-2007, 02:50 PM	#53 (permalink)
chumb awamba Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 133	My sig is from "A History of Drunks" off A Senile Animal, which is probably one of their more traditional albums. But it rocks hard and has two drumsets, so it's all good. __________________ ... I begged her, shoot me in the head She took my gun and shot my leg instead

11-30-2008, 12:26 PM	#54 (permalink)
jocanaro Groupie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 8	Melvins Lyrics Melvins are one of my all-time favorite bands. I've been into them since '92 and to this day, most of their lyrics still don't make sense. In Houdini, for example, it seems like they were just making up words, which made them sound satanic. I wonder what other hardcore Melvintes think about this...

06-09-2010, 05:53 PM	#59 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	Need more Melvins talk around here. Anyone checked out the new album? First time playing it right now. First song's fuckin weird (not that I should expect un-weird from them), gets down and dirty after that, sounds pretty darn solid. The Bride Screamed Murder __________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures.

06-09-2010, 06:07 PM	#60 (permalink)
Hank The Drifter Take it easy, but take it Join Date: May 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 213	I think the new album is pretty good personally. I don't know if the Melvins will ever quit making good albums. __________________ “If a song can't be written in 20 minutes, it ain't worth writing.” - Hank Williams

06-11-2007, 02:23 PM	#52 (permalink)
Loser The Professor Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 1,113	Start with Houdini so you get the sound they bring to the table first than you might like Bullhead and from there you should have a good base to go and see all they've done.

12-02-2008, 06:13 AM	#55 (permalink)
IObject! Groupie Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 31	Ive never liked them much on record... but they are AMAZING live.

12-02-2008, 11:27 AM	#56 (permalink)
Automatic Slim Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 92	The Melvins are one of my favorites. As far as their use of 'non-words' go, I think it's rather effective. I doubt I'd want to hear it on every song though. I don't care much for things like 'Spread Eagle Beagle', though. Question: if someone likes the Melvins, what else might they like? Any recommended bands?