Honky cover

Honky

Melvins · 1997

70 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · experimental rock · noise rock

A chaotic blend of experimental noise and sludgy riffs that defy conventional structure.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with chaos
  • extended climaxes that challenge
  • dynamic journey through noise
  • short bursts of intensity
  • immersive headphone experience required

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'Honky' was the Melvins' sixth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Stag' from 1996. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation for genre-defying music and pushing the boundaries of alternative rock, as they began to explore more avant-garde soundscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
Big Business· The Jesus Lizard· Torche

Tracklist

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

  • 1 They All Must Be Slaughtered 8:17
  • 2 Mombius Hibachi 1:58
  • 3 Lovely Butterfly 2:10
  • 4 Pitfalls in Serving Warrants 3:36
  • 5 Air Breather Deep in the Arms of Morphius 12:12
  • 6 Laughing With Lucifer at Satan’s Sideshow 2:16
  • 7 How ‐‐++‐‐ 3:26
  • 8 Harry Lauders Walking Stick Tree 3:17
  • 9 Grin 4:11
  • 10 In the Freaktose the Bugs are Dying 29:23

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