Released 20 years ago
A Live History of Gluttony and Lust
Melvins · 2006
59 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
A chaotic plunge into heavy riffs and distorted melodies, punctuated by biting humor and unpredictable shifts.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pearl Bomb Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Hooch — This track exemplifies the Melvins' signature blend of heavy riffs and catchy hooks, making it a standout from their discography.
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Night Goat — With its sprawling structure and relentless intensity, this track showcases the band's experimental side while maintaining their core sound.
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Honey Bucket — A fan favorite, this track's infectious energy and rhythmic complexity highlight Melvins' ability to fuse melody with heaviness.
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Spread Eagle Beagle — At over twelve minutes long, this closing track allows the band to explore sonic textures and improvisation, encapsulating their live performance ethos.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like dynamics with peaks
- unpredictable live energy experience
- short bursts of intensity
- chaotic soundscapes for exploration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer consistent pacing
- seek polished studio sound
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — This live album is cherished by dedicated fans for its chaotic energy and humor.
- Themes
- live chaos· sludge metal intensity· raw improvisation
- Career context
- By the time 'A Live History of Gluttony and Lust' was released in 2006, Melvins had already established themselves as pioneers within alternative rock and sludge metal. This live album, following their critically acclaimed studio work, captures the band's raw energy and showcases their extensive catalog while solidifying their influence on subsequent generations of musicians.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Big Business· The Jesus Lizard· Torche
Tracklist
- 1 Pearl Bomb Start here 1:39
- 2 Hooch 2:33
- 3 Night Goat 7:36
- 4 Lizzy 4:49
- 5 Going Blind 4:34
- 6 Cop-Ache 1:54
- 7 Set Me Straight / DCH 2:51
- 8 Sky Pup 3:17
- 9 Teet 2:45
- 10 Joan of Arc 4:19
- 11 Honey Bucket 2:21
- 12 Hag Me 8:05
- 13 Spread Eagle Beagle 12:30
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Liar
The Jesus Lizard
Shares raw intensity and chaotic energy, blending noise rock with visceral performance dynamics.
At Action Park
Shellac
Offers a similar experimental approach with heavy riffs and an unpredictable, live feel.
Leviathan
Mastodon
Combines sludge metal heaviness with intricate structures and a chaotic atmosphere.
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