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A-Sides

Soundgarden · 1997

79 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · heavy metal

A powerful compilation where grunge anthems and haunting melodies collide in a sonic landscape of raw emotion.

Why this album works

'A-Sides' debuted at number 16 on the Billboard 200 and was certified gold by the RIAA, illustrating its commercial impact. The album solidified Soundgarden's legacy as pioneers of the grunge movement, influencing countless artists in the genre and beyond.
Best for
dynamic progression with emotional peaks raw emotion in every track wave-like pacing throughout album
Context
Released on November 4, 1997, 'A-Sides' marked Soundgarden's first greatest hits collection following their breakup earlier that year. This compilation encapsulated their contributions to the grunge movement and included tracks from their main albums, showcasing their evolution from underground band to mainstream success.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Nothing to Say 4:00
  • 2 Flower 3:30
  • 3 Loud Love 4:59
  • 4 Hands All Over 6:04
  • 5 Get on the Snake 3:47
  • 6 Jesus Christ Pose Standout 5:54
  • 7 Outshined 5:14
  • 8 Rusty Cage 4:29
  • 9 Spoonman Standout 4:10
  • 10 The Day I Tried to Live 5:23
  • 11 Black Hole Sun Standout 5:22
  • 12 Fell on Black Days 4:44
  • 13 Pretty Noose 4:15
  • 14 Burden in My Hand 4:54
  • 15 Blow Up the Outside World 5:49
  • 16 Ty Cobb 3:10
  • 17 Bleed Together 3:51

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