I just started getting into this rather prolific band. If you haven't heard of them, Melvins are a four-piece grunge/sludge act from Washington (no surprise there). They've been jamming since the late 80s and are still releasing new material. They cite Black Flag, Black Sabbath, Swans, and Flipper as influences, but they really have a pretty unique sound that can't really be fully defined. Bands like Nirvana and Soundgarden worshiped them. It's safe to say that Melvins had a strong influence on the whole grunge scene.
For this particular album, Cobain helped produce several tracks and even played some instruments on some of them. This is Melvins supposedly at their most accessible. That being said, it's still pretty strange.
Hooch
Night Goat
Buy it
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I just started getting into this rather prolific band. If you haven't heard of them, Melvins are a four-piece grunge/sludge act from Washington (no surprise there). They've been jamming since the late 80s and are still releasing new material. They cite Black Flag, Black Sabbath, Swans, and Flipper as influences, but they really have a pretty unique sound that can't really be fully defined. Bands like Nirvana and Soundgarden worshiped them. It's safe to say that Melvins had a strong influence on the whole grunge scene.
For this particular album, Cobain helped produce several tracks and even played some instruments on some of them. This is Melvins supposedly at their most accessible. That being said, it's still pretty strange.
Hooch
Night Goat
Buy it
Disclaimer: You know the deal.
The last Pixies album before the subsequent breakup and often the most overlooked. It gets a lot of slack, for being more linear, more generic rockish, and lacking Kim Deal. While these may be true, nothing changes the fact that this record is pretty awesome. It's no "Surfer Rosa" or "Doolittle", but c'mon, it's the still the fucking Pixies. Even at their "worst", their putting out some really solid if not some of their best material. Get on this.
Alec Eiffel
Bird Dreams of the Olympus Mons
Or buy it.
Disclaimer: Same as last time
I apologize for the rather long delay. It's been a while since anything has been uploaded...
To kick things off, here's stoner/doom metal band, Electric Wizard. This is probably their most acclaimed album. Expect heavy riffage and tons of Black Sabbath worship. The vocals could probably be better, but it's not that big of a deal. What it lacks in the vocals department, it makes up with sheer noise and heaviness. Best listened to with a nice pair of headphones or speakers, and probably after smoking a joint. This is stoner metal after all.
I, the Witchfinder
Vinum Sabbathi
Enjoooooooooy. Or better yet... buy it
The Japanese cult favorites.... this is some pretty solid 60s/70s influenced stoner rock. You really should check out their discography even if you don't dig this. They cover a wide variety of genres including drone/punk/sludge/noise/experimental/psychedelic/ambient/etc. Really fantastic band. Get on this!
Korosu
Better yet... buy it... on ebay. It looks like the album is sort of hard to get a hold of at the moment
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This is the second solo album by Mr. Zappa. It's quite good. Anyone who's into more artsy/psychedelic rock must check this out. This album also features the really long and awesome track, "Gumbo Variations". But that's not what I'm posting. Like I said, it's too long (16:57 to be exact).
Check this song out instead:
Willie The Pimp
You like it? You should buy it.
Disclaimer: same as always
Awesome landmark prog-rock album from the 70s. It's only five tracks, but you really get a little bit of everything. I've posted the opening track. It's probably the most accessible track on the record and plus it has some really mad saxophone parts.
21st Century Schizoid Man
Buy this cuz it's awesome and prog rock needs more love.
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Glitchy electronic influenced post-rock. Not sure what more to say. It has its moments.
Drove Through Ghosts To Get Here
23kid
Buy IT!
Disclaimer: Promo only, if the band doesn't wish to have their work posted email us at publications@kscr.org
Yet another great, yet somewhat forgotten 80s punk/alternative rock act. Husker Du began as a straight up hardcore punk band similar to that of Black Flag and other SST bands, but differentiated themselves by focusing more on melody, which eventually helped shape alternative college rock. New Day Rising is arguably their best album (but check out all of them if you can, especially Zen Arcade) and showcases the bands transition from blistering punk to upbeat melodic alternative rock. Here's a few tracks to wet your appetite:
New Day Rising
Terms of Psychic Warfare
If you're a fan of the fuzzy guitar and melodic undertones, be sure to buy it!