Independent Worm Saloon
Butthole Surfers · 1993
62 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock · psychedelic rock · noise rock
A chaotic blend of punk energy and experimental noise, laced with dark humor and surreal imagery.
Why this album works
- Best for
- chaotic, unpredictable listening experience short bursts of energy darkly humorous undertones
- Context
- By the time 'Independent Worm Saloon' was released in 1993, the Butthole Surfers had already established themselves as a cult phenomenon following their 1990 album 'Locust Abortion Technician'. This album marked their shift towards a more accessible sound while retaining their trademark avant-garde approach, setting the stage for their commercial breakthrough in the mid-90s.
- If you like
- alternative rock, psychedelic rock, noise rock
Independent Worm Saloon is an album by Butthole Surfers, released in 1993. A chaotic blend of punk energy and experimental noise, laced with dark humor and surreal imagery. This album is significant for its exploration of unfiltered creativity within alternative rock, contributing to the genre's evolution in the early '90s. It received positive reviews from outlets like Rolling Stone and helped solidify the band's influence on subsequent alternative and noise rock artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Independent Worm Saloon sound like?
A chaotic blend of punk energy and experimental noise, laced with dark humor and surreal imagery. Rooted in alternative rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes Independent Worm Saloon by Butthole Surfers notable?
This album is significant for its exploration of unfiltered creativity within alternative rock, contributing to the genre's evolution in the early '90s. It received positive reviews from outlets like Rolling Stone and helped solidify the band's influence on subsequent alternative and noise rock artists. By the time 'Independent Worm Saloon' was released in 1993, the Butthole Surfers had already established themselves as a cult phenomenon following their 1990 album 'Locust Abortion Technician'. This album marked their shift towards a more accessible sound while retaining their trademark avant-garde approach, setting the stage for their commercial breakthrough in the mid-90s.
Who is Independent Worm Saloon for?
Independent Worm Saloon works well if you're into chaotic, unpredictable listening experience, short bursts of energy and darkly humorous undertones.
How many songs are on Independent Worm Saloon?
Independent Worm Saloon has 17 tracks, running approximately 62 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Who Was in My Room Last Night? Standout 4:09
- 2 The Wooden Song 3:50
- 3 Tongue 2:06
- 4 Chewin’ George Lucas’ Chocolate 0:43
- 5 Goofy’s Concern 3:03
- 6 Alcohol Standout 3:19
- 7 Dog Inside Your Body 3:06
- 8 Strawberry 4:08
- 9 Some Dispute Over T-Shirt Sales 2:06
- 10 Dancing Fool 2:59
- 11 You Don’t Know Me 2:41
- 12 The Annoying Song 2:40
- 13 Dust Devil 6:39
- 14 Leave Me Alone 2:25
- 15 Edgar 3:34
- 16 The Ballad of Naked Man Standout 6:05
- 17 Clean It Up 8:39
Release Date
March 23, 1993
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
62 min 20 sec
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