Numb cover

Numb

Hammerbox · 1993

42 min · 12 tracks · grunge

A raw and powerful fusion of grunge riffs and emotive vocals that encapsulates early '90s angst.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo flow
  • emotive reflective listening
  • consistent album journey
  • immersive emotional landscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1993, Numb was Hammerbox's debut album, introducing their sound to a wider audience. At this point, the band was still establishing itself within the burgeoning Seattle grunge scene, which had begun to gain national attention following Nirvana's breakthrough with Nevermind just months earlier.
Stylistic neighbors
Louna· Local H· Melvins

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hole 2:41
  • 2 Hed 3:16
  • 3 No 4:12
  • 4 Blur 3:06
  • 5 Outside 3:33
  • 6 When 3 Is 2 4:27
  • 7 Trip 3:30
  • 8 Attack of the Slime Creatures 3:46
  • 9 God 3:57
  • 10 Simple Passing 2:01
  • 11 Sleep 4:29
  • 12 Anywhere but Here 3:02

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