Bad Mood Rising
Melvins · 2022
41 min · 6 tracks · alternative rock · experimental rock · noise rock
A chaotic blend of grunge and sludge, where heavy riffs intertwine with experimental textures and unexpected song structures.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- chaotic moments of intensity
- immersive deep listening experience
- unexpected twists and turns
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows the Melvins' continued relevance and vitality in their fourth decade.
- Themes
- chaotic introspection· disorienting soundscapes· heavy existential weight
- Career context
- When 'Bad Mood Rising' was released in January 2022, the Melvins were approaching their fourth decade in the music scene. This album followed their 2021 release, 'Working with God', showcasing their continued evolution and willingness to experiment beyond traditional rock boundaries.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Big Business· The Jesus Lizard· Torche
- If this clicks, go next to
- Tarantula Heart — This album continues the chaotic energy and experimental edge found in Bad Mood Rising.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Take as Needed for Pain by Eyehategod — Shares heavy, sludgy riffs and chaotic introspection with disorienting soundscapes.Liar by The Jesus Lizard — Combines noise rock chaos and experimental structures that resonate with heavy existential themes.Wakin on a Pretty Daze by Kurt Vile — Offers a blend of introspective lyrics and layered textures that evoke a similar chaotic ambiance.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Mister Dog Is Totally Right".
- 1 Mister Dog Is Totally Right Start here 14:12
- 2 Never Say You're Sorry 5:28
- 3 My Discomfort Is Radiant 4:55
- 4 It Won't or It Might 8:32
- 5 Hammering 5:37
- 6 The Receiver and the Empire State 2:56
What to play next
This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Melvins's catalog. Shows the Melvins' continued relevance and vitality in their fourth decade.
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