Is Alice in Chains really the most BELOVED grunge band?

Carpe Mortem · 08-10-2022, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

Well here's a third impression cause every fan of heavy riffs deserves the Melvins.

That whole album like that? All anyone ever shows me is Houdini. Might add to my spotify if so.

music_collector · 08-10-2022, 07:42 PM

I liked Screaming Trees too. I forget his name, but the Melvins' singer has some of the best rock hair this side of Claudio Sanchez.

The Batlord · 08-10-2022, 07:53 PM

I'm not enough of a Melvins aficionado to remember but they were definitely moving in a more experimental direction by that point (two albums after Houdini). Stag is definitely a banger album though by my recollection. I'm in a pretty Melvins mood atm though so in the near future I might be able to give you a more informed recomendation.

Carpe Mortem · 08-10-2022, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

I'm not enough of a Melvins aficionado to remember but they were definitely moving in a more experimental direction by that point (two albums after Houdini). Stag is definitely a banger album though by my recollection. I'm in a pretty Melvins mood atm though so in the near future I might be able to give you a more informed recomendation.

I'll throw that Stag in the mix, but keep me apprised

music_collector · 08-10-2022, 08:03 PM

I remember Melvins being one of the heavier bands out of that era. Mudhoney was up there too, if I remember correctly.

Texas Boy · 08-12-2022, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by music_collector

I remember Melvins being one of the heavier bands out of that era. Mudhoney was up there too, if I remember correctly.

Is Melvins a METAL band?

The Batlord · 08-10-2022, 08:09 PM

Throw Stoner Witch in there too if you dig it. And Lysol since I remember you being into drone maybe?

Carpe Mortem · 08-10-2022, 08:15 PM

Not drone so much. Very discerning with the drone. It's easy for drone to be bereft of character IMO. I'll throw Stoner Witch album in the pot too though.

music_collector · 08-14-2022, 12:10 PM

I don't know if they're considered metal.

With Soundgarden, Kim was interviewed for a metal documentary a number of years back (Metal evolution). They never considered themselves to be metal.

Cabbage:P · 10-16-2023, 06:57 PM

I personally love AIC. Layne Staley voice does't piss me off like other grunge bands not naming names (Pearl Jam). I love the instrumentals and I don't get how anyone could hate them cause all their songs fed fr. Their are probably better grunge bands but AIC is def up there.

08-10-2022, 07:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
music_collector Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Canada Posts: 744	I liked Screaming Trees too. I forget his name, but the Melvins' singer has some of the best rock hair this side of Claudio Sanchez.

08-10-2022, 08:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
music_collector Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Canada Posts: 744	I remember Melvins being one of the heavier bands out of that era. Mudhoney was up there too, if I remember correctly.

08-10-2022, 08:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
Carpe Mortem Crusher of tiny Nords Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 1,367	Not drone so much. Very discerning with the drone. It's easy for drone to be bereft of character IMO. I'll throw Stoner Witch album in the pot too though.

08-14-2022, 12:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
music_collector Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Canada Posts: 744	I don't know if they're considered metal. With Soundgarden, Kim was interviewed for a metal documentary a number of years back (Metal evolution). They never considered themselves to be metal.

10-16-2023, 06:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cabbage:P Groupie Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Australia Posts: 8	I personally love AIC. Layne Staley voice does't piss me off like other grunge bands not naming names (Pearl Jam). I love the instrumentals and I don't get how anyone could hate them cause all their songs fed fr. Their are probably better grunge bands but AIC is def up there.