Motorvision
Soundgarden · 1992
42 min · 8 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · heavy metal
A raw fusion of grunge and heavy metal, layered with haunting vocals and introspective lyrics.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady intensity throughout listening haunting vocals for deep reflection engaging lyrical exploration of themes
- Context
- Motorvision was released as Soundgarden’s fourth studio album during a period of rising prominence in the early '90s grunge scene. Following the breakthrough success of Badmotorfinger in 1991, this album further solidified their status within alternative rock. The band was evolving artistically, embracing more complex arrangements while maintaining their signature heavy sound.
- If you like
- alternative rock, hard rock, heavy metal
Motorvision is an album by Soundgarden, released in 1992. A raw fusion of grunge and heavy metal, layered with haunting vocals and introspective lyrics. The album is notable for its commercial performance, peaking at number 46 on the Billboard 200 and contributing to the surge of grunge music in mainstream rock. Tracks like 'Rusty Cage' and 'Jesus Christ Pose' received significant airplay, defining the band's sound during this pivotal era. Additionally, the provocative themes of the songs sparked discussions around censorship and artistic expression. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Motorvision sound like?
A raw fusion of grunge and heavy metal, layered with haunting vocals and introspective lyrics. Rooted in alternative rock and hard rock.
What makes Motorvision by Soundgarden notable?
The album is notable for its commercial performance, peaking at number 46 on the Billboard 200 and contributing to the surge of grunge music in mainstream rock. Tracks like 'Rusty Cage' and 'Jesus Christ Pose' received significant airplay, defining the band's sound during this pivotal era. Additionally, the provocative themes of the songs sparked discussions around censorship and artistic expression. Motorvision was released as Soundgarden’s fourth studio album during a period of rising prominence in the early '90s grunge scene. Following the breakthrough success of Badmotorfinger in 1991, this album further solidified their status within alternative rock. The band was evolving artistically, embracing more complex arrangements while maintaining their signature heavy sound.
Who is Motorvision for?
Motorvision works well if you're into steady intensity throughout listening, haunting vocals for deep reflection and engaging lyrical exploration of themes.
How many songs are on Motorvision?
Motorvision has 8 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Searching With My Good Eye Closed 4:35
- 2 Room A Thousand Years Wide 4:17
- 3 Mind Riot 3:24
- 4 Rusty Cage Standout 5:16
- 5 Outshined Standout 5:05
- 6 Little Joe 4:17
- 7 Jesus Christ Pose Standout 5:31
- 8 Slaves & Bulldozers 9:52
Release Date
November 17, 1992
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
42 min 17 sec
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