Everybody Loves Sausages
Melvins · 2013
54 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
An eclectic mix of covers and originals that merge punk energy with experimental sounds and heavy grooves.
Top tracks — play these first
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Warhead Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Black Betty — This cover transforms the classic rock song into a frenetic burst of noise rock, showcasing the band's ability to reinterpret familiar tunes with their unique sound.
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In Every Dream Home a Heartache — This track stands out for its haunting atmosphere and extended runtime, allowing the band to explore sonic textures while paying homage to Roxy Music.
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Station to Station — Melvins' take on this David Bowie song captures the original's essence while infusing it with heavier riffs and a dissonant edge, exemplifying their experimental nature.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The eclectic mix of covers and originals showcases Melvins' unique approach, though cohesion suffers slightly from varied styles.
What we noticed
- Tracks like 'Black Betty' and 'Female Trouble' maintain a punk energy while incorporating unconventional arrangements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- kaleidoscopic energy shifts
- playful irreverence throughout tracks
- wave-like pacing and dynamics
- quirky covers with humor
- engaging mix of originals
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- dislike eclectic, unpredictable sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — The album features eclectic covers and original songs that diverge from their typical sound.
- Themes
- chaotic reinterpretation· surreal dreamscapes· heavy humor
- Career context
- By 2013, Melvins were well-established veterans in the alternative rock scene, having released over a dozen albums since their formation in 1983. 'Everybody Loves Sausages' arrived as a follow-up to their 2010 album, 'The Bride Screamed Murder', showcasing their continued evolution while embracing a playful spirit through reinterpretations of diverse tracks from other artists.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Big Business· The Jesus Lizard· Torche
Tracklist
- 1 Warhead Start here 4:40
- 2 Best Friend 2:31
- 3 Black Betty 1:47
- 4 Set It on Fire 2:36
- 5 Station to Station 11:20
- 6 Attitude 3:32
- 7 Female Trouble 3:10
- 8 Carpe Diem 3:05
- 9 Timothy Leary Lives 2:04
- 10 In Every Dream Home a Heartache 9:04
- 11 Romance 2:57
- 12 Art School 3:15
- 13 Heathen Earth 4:03
If this landed
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