King Animal
Soundgarden · 2012
71 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · heavy metal
A gritty fusion of heavy riffs and introspective lyrics that echoes the band's grunge roots.
Why this album works
'King Animal' received critical acclaim and debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200, reaffirming Soundgarden's relevance in contemporary rock. The album also showcased the band’s ability to blend their classic sound with modern influences, attracting both old fans and new listeners alike.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with intensity introspective moments of reflection gritty sound for late nights
- Context
- Released on November 13, 2012, 'King Animal' marked Soundgarden's first studio album in over 16 years, following their breakup in 1997. This album came during a resurgence phase for the band, as they reunited in 2010 and sought to reclaim their place in the rock landscape after years of hiatus.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Moby· Beck· Nine Inch Nails· Green Day· R.E.M.· Tori Amos· Sonic Youth· Nirvana
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Been Away Too Long Standout 3:36
- 2 Non-State Actor Standout 3:57
- 3 By Crooked Steps 4:01
- 4 A Thousand Days Before 4:23
- 5 Blood on the Valley Floor 3:49
- 6 Bones of Birds Standout 4:23
- 7 Taree 3:38
- 8 Attrition 2:53
- 9 Black Saturday 3:30
- 10 Halfway There 3:16
- 11 Worse Dreams 4:53
- 12 Eyelid’s Mouth 4:39
- 13 Rowing 5:09
- 14 Worse Dreams (demo) 3:21
- 15 Black Saturday (demo) 3:16
- 16 By Crooked Steps (demo) 4:24
- 17 Bones of Birds (demo) 3:27
- 18 A Thousand Days Before (demo) 4:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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