Released 5 years ago this October
Five Legged Dog
Melvins · 2021
149 min · 36 tracks · alternative rock
A sprawling collection of heavy riffs and experimental sounds that showcases the Melvins' signature blend of chaos and melody.
Top tracks — play these first
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Edgar the Elephant Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Hooch — This track stands out as a quintessential Melvins anthem, showcasing their signature heavy riffs and dynamic tempo shifts that encapsulate their unique sound.
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Eye Flys / Woman — Blending two distinct pieces into one, this track reflects the band's experimental tendencies while providing an immersive listening experience that showcases their range.
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Honey Bucket — A fan favorite, this song captures the raw energy and aggressive sound that defined the band's early work while continuing to resonate with listeners today.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic shifts with peaks
- wave-like pacing throughout
- experimental soundscapes to explore
- long-form listening commitment
- haunting melodies interspersed
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, instant gratification
- seek straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality post lineup change, bridging past and modern sounds.
- Themes
- acoustic reimagining· heavy metal nostalgia· experimental textures
- Career context
- Five Legged Dog marks a significant moment in Melvins' career as their first major release following a lineup change, featuring the addition of new drummer, Dale Crover. This album encapsulates over three decades of evolution in their sound, blending reimagined classics with new material, highlighting their ongoing experimentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Big Business· The Jesus Lizard· Torche
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Edgar the Elephant Start here 3:30
- 2 Up the Dumper 2:12
- 3 Hung Bunny / Roman Dog Bird 12:33
- 4 Hooch 2:37
- 5 Billy Fish 4:08
- 6 Shevil 5:13
- 7 Charlie 2:07
- 8 A Growing Disgust 4:56
- 9 Eye Flys / Woman 8:17
- 10 Pitfalls in Serving Warrants 2:48
- 11 Outside Chance 2:11
- 12 Evil New War God 4:34
- 13 The Bloated Pope 3:52
- 14 Bad Move 3:27
- 15 With Teeth 2:44
- 16 Halo of Flies 8:22
Disc 2
- 1 Oven 1:54
- 2 Sway 3:09
- 3 Anaconda 2:49
- 4 Lovely Butterflies 2:58
- 5 Boris 6:56
- 6 It’s Shoved 2:40
- 7 Honey Bucket 2:54
- 8 We Are Doomed 6:48
- 9 Fly Paper 2:27
- 10 Let God Be Your Gardener 2:11
- 11 At the Stake 1:39
- 12 Night Goat 6:05
- 13 Queen 2:42
- 14 Everybody’s Talking 2:45
- 15 Revolve 3:51
- 16 Suicide in Progress 2:54
- 17 Prig 1:50
- 18 The Bit 5:15
- 19 Civilized Worm 6:43
- 20 Don’t Forget to Breathe 7:32
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Frances the Mute
The Mars Volta
Shares a complex, experimental approach with haunting melodies and heavy textures.
Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven
Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Both explore sprawling soundscapes with a mix of dissonance and emotional weight.
To Be Kind
Swans
Combines heavy sonic experimentation with deep thematic exploration and dynamic contrasts.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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