What makes Clam Dip & Other Delights by Soul Asylum notable?

The album helped to establish Soul Asylum as a significant player in the alternative rock genre during the late '80s. While it didn't achieve major commercial success, its underground appeal contributed to the band's growing reputation, eventually leading to their breakthrough with 'Grave Dancers Union' in 1992. Released in 1989, 'Clam Dip & Other Delights' is Soul Asylum's second album, following their debut 'Say What You Will...' in 1988. At this point in their career, the band was beginning to carve out a niche within the burgeoning alternative rock scene, gaining local traction and critical attention.

Who is Clam Dip & Other Delights for?

Clam Dip & Other Delights works well if you're into concise energetic flow throughout, for quick bursts and catchy melodies for sing-alongs.

How many songs are on Clam Dip & Other Delights?

Clam Dip & Other Delights has 6 tracks, running approximately 18 minutes.

Clam Dip & Other Delights

Soul Asylum · 1989

18 min · 6 tracks · alternative rock

A raw and energetic blend of punk-infused alternative rock with introspective lyrics and catchy melodies.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

concise energetic flow throughout
for quick bursts
catchy melodies for sing-alongs
raw intensity for driving energy

Maybe skip if you want

prefer longer immersive albums
dislike high-energy listening

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1989, 'Clam Dip & Other Delights' is Soul Asylum's second album, following their debut 'Say What You Will...' in 1988. At this point in their career, the band was beginning to carve out a niche within the burgeoning alternative rock scene, gaining local traction and critical attention.
Stylistic neighbors: Gin Blossoms· Counting Crows· Bush

Tracklist

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

1 Just Plain Evil 3:01
2 Chains 3:18
3 Secret No More 2:42
4 Artificial Heart 3:31
5 P-9 2:32
6 Take It to the Root 3:39

What to play next

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