Released 12 years ago this November
Echo of Miles: Scattered Tracks Across the Path
Soundgarden · 2014
62 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
A sprawling collection of unreleased tracks that blends raw energy with introspective lyricism, embodying the band's grunge legacy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Heretic Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Birth Ritual — Originally featured on the 'Singles' soundtrack, this track encapsulates the raw emotion and heavy instrumentation that defined Soundgarden’s sound in the early '90s.
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Live to Rise — Written for 'The Avengers' soundtrack, this anthem showcases Chris Cornell's soaring vocals and blends themes of resilience with powerful instrumentals, making it a standout highlight.
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H.I.V. Baby — This track's biting lyrics and aggressive delivery exemplify Soundgarden's critique of societal issues, capturing the band's signature blend of heaviness and thought-provoking content.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied intensity
- introspective moments amidst heavy riffs
- for late-night exploration
- eclectic collection for deep listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, consistent sounds
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A collection of unreleased tracks that showcases the band's legacy, not a primary entry point.
- Themes
- 90s grunge legacy· Seattle sound evolution· societal critique
- Moods
- Introspective· Energetic
- Career context
- Released in late 2014, this compilation came after Soundgarden's reunion and their first album in over a decade, 'King Animal'. It serves as a retrospective look at their creative output during their career, showcasing material that spans various phases of their evolution while also marking the band's ongoing relevance in the rock landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice in Chains· Stone Temple Pilots· Pearl Jam
Tracklist
- 1 Heretic Start here 3:51
- 2 Fresh Deadly Roses 4:54
- 3 H.I.V. Baby 4:54
- 4 Cold Bitch 5:01
- 5 Show Me 2:49
- 6 She's a Politician 1:47
- 7 Birth Ritual 6:06
- 8 She Likes Surprises 3:19
- 9 Blind Dogs 4:40
- 10 Bleed Together 3:55
- 11 Black Rain 5:26
- 12 Live to Rise 4:41
- 13 Kristi 5:35
- 14 Storm 5:24
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Dirt
Alice in Chains
Shares the same dark introspection and heavy riffs emblematic of the Seattle grunge scene.
Core
Stone Temple Pilots
Combines raw energy with reflective lyrics, echoing the lyrical themes of 90s rock.
Vs.
Pearl Jam
Features a blend of hard-hitting sound and thought-provoking lyrics, resonating with grunge's societal critique.
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