Soundgarden - Badmotorfinger (LP)
- Artist:
- Soundgarden
- Title:
- Badmotorfinger
- Label:
- A&M Records
- Catalog#:
- 395 374-1
- Format:
- 1 x Vinyl LP, Album, Reissue
- Country:
- Europe
- Released:
- 21 Oct 2004
- Media Condition:
- Mint (M)
- Sleeve Condition:
- Mint (M)
- Comments:
- Brand New And Factory Sealed. Unable To Assure Release Without Breaking The Seal. Save On Shipping By Combining Two Or More Items.
- Stock Images:
- Images are stock images, actual item may differ.
Soundgarden released Badmotorfinger in 1991 blending heavy metal and grunge with complex arrangements. Chris Cornell’s soaring vocals and Kim Thayil’s intricate guitar work define its sound. The album features dark themes and aggressive energy reflecting the early 90s alternative scene. It marked a breakthrough for the band alongside peers like Alice In Chains and Pearl Jam.
The lead single Rusty Cage opens with sharp riffs and shifts into an intense breakdown. Outshined delivers a groovy bassline with introspective lyrics about fame and self-worth. Jesus Christ Pose stands out with its dissonant guitar and relentless drumming. The album’s dynamic structures and unconventional rhythms set it apart from standard grunge.
Produced by Terry Date Badmotorfinger showcases powerful production with layered textures and deep bass tones. The band's mix of metal and grunge places them alongside acts like Nirvana and Melvins. The addition of Ben Shepherd on bass adds depth to the band's evolving sound. The album was critically acclaimed and earned a Grammy nomination.
Badmotorfinger’s impact grew with Soundgarden’s rising fame and their role in shaping the Seattle scene. It paved the way for their later success with Superunknown and influenced many heavy rock bands. The album remains a landmark in alternative rock with its mix of intensity and technical skill. Its legacy endures as a defining work of early 90s heavy music.
| A1 | Rusty Cage | 4:30 |
| A2 | Outshined | 5:06 |
| A3 | Slaves & Bulldozers | 6:56 |
| A4 | Jesus Christ Pose | 5:51 |
| A5 | Face Pollution | 2:23 |
| A6 | Somewhere | 4:20 |
| B1 | Searching With My Good Eye Closed | 6:31 |
| B2 | Room A Thousand Years Wide | 4:06 |
| B3 | Mind Riot | 4:48 |
| B4 | Drawing Flies | 2:32 |
| B5 | Holy Water | 5:06 |
| B6 | New Damage | 5:40 |
| Genre | Rock, Alternative Rock, Hard Rock, Grunge |
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| Notes | Recorded Spring 1991 - Studio D, Sausalito, CA; Bear Creek Studios, Woodinville, WA. Additional Recording at A&M Studios, Los Angeles, CA. Mixed at Can Am Studios, Tarzana, CA. Mastered at Masterdisk, New York City |
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