Neither Here nor There
Melvins · 2004
75 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock
A chaotic blend of heavy riffs and experimental soundscapes, blurring the lines between noise rock and sludge metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bar X the Rocking M Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Night Goat — This track exemplifies the Melvins' signature mix of heavy riffs and intricate time signatures, showcasing their ability to balance chaos with melody.
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Let It All Be — Clocking in at over ten minutes, this sprawling epic encapsulates the band's experimental ethos with shifting tempos and haunting vocals that draw listeners into an immersive soundscape.
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Hog Leg — With its relentless pacing and powerful instrumentation, Hog Leg stands out as a prime example of the Melvins’ unique take on sludge metal while maintaining an accessible hook.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- dynamic journey of sonic exploration
- raw intensity for late nights
- unexpected melodic turns throughout
Maybe skip if you
- seeking straightforward, predictable tracks
- prefer concise, single-focused albums
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Represents a departure to a more experimental sound after heavier records.
- Themes
- chaotic soundscapes· sludge metal evolution· heavy riff exploration
- Career context
- Released in 2004, Neither Here nor There marked the Melvins' return to a more experimental approach after a series of heavier records. This album followed their 2001 release, The Crybaby, and showcased their constant evolution within the alternative rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Big Business· The Jesus Lizard· Torche
Tracklist
- 1 Bar X the Rocking M Start here 2:24
- 2 Night Goat 6:06
- 3 Hog Leg 3:21
- 4 The Fool, the Meddling Idiot 7:49
- 5 Revolve 4:45
- 6 Colossus of Destiny 0:31
- 7 Manky 5:53
- 8 Oven 1:28
- 9 With Teeth 2:25
- 10 If You Get Bored 1:29
- 11 Let It All Be 10:47
- 12 Boris 8:32
- 13 Forgotten Principles 1:06
- 14 Prick 0:31
- 15 Mombius Hibachi 1:55
- 16 At a Crawl 2:56
- 17 Hooch 2:52
- 18 Eye Flys 10:50
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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