What does As Good as Dead sound like?

A raw blend of grunge and punk energy, underpinned by sharp wit and sardonic lyrics. Rooted in alternative rock and hard rock.

What makes As Good as Dead by Local H notable?

The album is notable for its single 'Bound for the Floor', which reached number 5 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, marking a significant commercial success for Local H. Additionally, its blend of grunge and punk elements resonated with audiences during a time when alternative rock was at its peak popularity, influencing many bands that followed. As Good as Dead was Local H's second studio album, released in early 1996 after their debut, Ham Fisted. At this point, the band was gaining traction in the alternative rock scene, particularly with their single 'Bound for the Floor' which would later become a breakthrough hit. This album solidified their presence in the post-grunge landscape of the mid-90s.

Who is As Good as Dead for?

As Good as Dead works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, wave-like pacing throughout and short, immersive listening sessions.

How many songs are on As Good as Dead?

As Good as Dead has 13 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.

Released 30 years ago

As Good as Dead

Local H · 1996

49 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · punk

A raw blend of grunge and punk energy, underpinned by sharp wit and sardonic lyrics.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic emotional journeys
wave-like pacing throughout
short, immersive listening sessions
contemplative late-night moods
sharp wit and humor

Where this album fits

Career context: As Good as Dead was Local H's second studio album, released in early 1996 after their debut, Ham Fisted. At this point, the band was gaining traction in the alternative rock scene, particularly with their single 'Bound for the Floor' which would later become a breakthrough hit. This album solidified their presence in the post-grunge landscape of the mid-90s.
Stylistic neighbors: Bush· Stone Temple Pilots· Foo Fighters

Tracklist

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

1 Manifest Density, Part 1 0:51
2 High‐Fiving MF 4:50
3 Bound for the Floor 3:42
4 Lovey Dovey 2:57
5 I Saw What You Did and I Know Who You Are 3:16
6 No Problem 4:14
7 Nothing Special 3:59
8 Eddie Vedder 3:29
9 Back in the Day 3:35
10 Freeze‐Dried (F)lies 4:00
11 Fritz’s Corner 2:51
12 O.K. 6:53
13 Manifest Density, Part 2 4:37

What to play next

Listen next

Pack Up the Cats

1998

Go back to

Ham Fisted

1995

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