What does Loudest Love sound like?

Raw emotion and heavy riffs collide in a sonic exploration of love's darker sides. Rooted in alternative rock and hard rock.

What makes Loudest Love by Soundgarden notable?

'Loudest Love' showcased Soundgarden's evolving sound and received critical acclaim, contributing to the band's rise within the Seattle music scene. The album is often noted for its raw production and emotional depth, influencing countless bands that followed in the grunge movement. Released in 1988, 'Loudest Love' was Soundgarden's second studio album, following their debut 'Ultramega OK'. At this point in their career, they were beginning to carve out their identity in the burgeoning grunge scene, blending heavy metal influences with alternative rock elements.

Who is Loudest Love for?

Loudest Love works well if you're into steady emotional intensity throughout, raw energy for cathartic release and exploration of love's complexities.

How many songs are on Loudest Love?

Loudest Love has 7 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.

Loudest Love

Soundgarden · 1988

35 min · 7 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · heavy metal

Raw emotion and heavy riffs collide in a sonic exploration of love's darker sides.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady emotional intensity throughout
raw energy for cathartic release
exploration of love's complexities
engaging riffs for active listening

Maybe skip if you want

prefer instant gratification tracks
avoid longer, cohesive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1988, 'Loudest Love' was Soundgarden's second studio album, following their debut 'Ultramega OK'. At this point in their career, they were beginning to carve out their identity in the burgeoning grunge scene, blending heavy metal influences with alternative rock elements.
Stylistic neighbors: Alice in Chains· Stone Temple Pilots· Pearl Jam

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Tracklist

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

1 Loud Love 4:56
2 Hands All Over 6:01
3 Get on the Snake 3:43
4 Heretic 3:48
5 Come Together 5:51
6 Fresh Deadly Roses 4:52
7 Big Dumb Sex (New version) 6:06

What to play next

Listen next

Ultramega OK

1988

Go back to

Soundgarden "4 Track" demo

1985

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alternative rock hard rock heavy metal

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