I don't really care either way. It's a cool shirt & I will give it a nice home.
A Senile Animal and Houdini are two of my favorite albums ever. Aside from those, I really like Stoner Witch, and random songs (working the ditch, king of Rome, billy fish, instant Larry come to mind).
I know this is sacrilege, but everything before Houdini just doesn’t hit for me (although I’ve never listened to Lysol because of it not being on streaming / youtube as far as I know).
I’ve also listened to the maggot & the bootlicker and they definitely weren’t bad by any means but I wasn’t crazy about them (although I could see enjoying them more with repeat listens).
This band’s sound is incredibly varied and that’s what I love about them. So I’m sure there are other albums I would love I just haven’t listened to yet, and there are a lot of them.
I’m into a lot of stoner / doom metal, and also a lot of punk-inspired stuff (sweet willy rollbar was one of my first favorite melvins songs).
Having said all that, anyone have any albums they think I would enjoy listening to next?
A lot of metal/sludge bands try to look as heavy as they sound.
Melvins often do the exact opposite.
Some of their covers look goofy, artsy, surreal, ugly on purpose, or like forgotten alternative rock albums from the 90s… and then you press play and get hit by riffs that sound like a bulldozer falling down the stairs.
That contrast is part of what makes them special to me.
They never needed the stereotypical “evil metal” aesthetic to sound crushing.
It’s like they understood that true heaviness doesn’t need to dress heavy.
Honestly, I think that anti-metal aesthetic is one of the reasons Melvins aged so well compared to a lot of bands from the same era.
What Melvins cover best represents that contrast for you?
I like them for gym - into that monstrous, powerful slow vibe they have
Did anyone elae order this issue of the magazine? It was supposed to come with two flexis, but I can't seem to find them. I thought I'd ask here to see if I'm missing something obvious before contacting the publisher.
Thanks!
EDIT: Issue 81. I wasn't wearing my glasses.
Apparently the label did not condone this design due to the copyright infringement. Incredible live band, just saw them on tour with Napalm Death and I was completely blown away. Buzz is a rare human being, I recommend seeing them live if you have not already.
Will pay up! Let me know, please and thank you :)
I think this record's pretty cool but I like the faster punk songs a little more than the slower stuff. Cool to hear the first couple releases though. What do all of you think of this album?
I have two prints from two of the livestreams that Melvins did during the lockdown era, and I would like to give them to you. They both measure 16” x 20”, and they are both FREE! Strong preference to find one person who will take both!
I am located in Portland, OR, USA.
The situation is that I have recently moved into a pretty cramped apartment, and I’m letting go of belongings that I can do without. I’d like to find a local fan, coordinate a meeting spot (in public), hand these to you, and voila! You have some swanky new art for your walls. Again, FREE, including the frames.
Practicing my mixing/mastering. Boosted the bass on this classic banger. Enjoy!
I want to listen to prick so badly but i cant find a single song other than Larry on the internet,the album was removed from spotify and it’s not on youtube where can i find it? (I used to have the dowloaded album on my old phone but i switched from android to iphone and i cant get it back anymore)