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Piece of Cake

Mudhoney · 1992

46 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock

A raw and eclectic mix of punk energy and melodic hooks that embodies the spirit of early '90s alternative rock.

Top tracks — play these first

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    No End in Sight Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    Suck You Dry — This track captures Mudhoney's signature blend of catchy melodies and heavy guitar riffs, showcasing their ability to balance accessibility with punk ethos.
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    Blinding Sun — With its infectious chorus and driving rhythm, Blinding Sun exemplifies the band's knack for creating anthemic songs that resonate with themes of frustration and desire.
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    Living Wreck — Living Wreck features a gritty lyrical narrative and a relentless pace that underlines Mudhoney's raw approach to songwriting, capturing the essence of their live performances.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, punchy listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • raw, energetic bursts
  • contemplative moments between tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album further established Mudhoney's reputation in the Seattle sound.
Themes
grunge-era disillusionment· punk-infused melodies· commercial pressure struggle
Career context
Released on October 13, 1992, Piece of Cake marks Mudhoney's third studio album, following their acclaimed 1991 release, Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge. At this stage in their career, the band was solidifying their place in the burgeoning grunge scene while navigating the commercial pressures that came with mainstream success.
Stylistic neighbors
Soundgarden· Alice in Chains· Nirvana

Tracklist

  • 1 [untitled] 0:38
  • 2 No End in Sight Start here 3:35
  • 3 Make It Now 4:25
  • 4 When in Rome 3:54
  • 5 [untitled] 0:25
  • 6 Suck You Dry 2:34
  • 7 Blinding Sun 3:38
  • 8 Thirteenth Floor Opening 2:30
  • 9 Youth Body Expression Explosion 1:59
  • 10 I’m Spun 4:05
  • 11 [untitled] 0:39
  • 12 Take Me There 3:32
  • 13 Living Wreck 3:30
  • 14 Let Me Let You Down 3:58
  • 15 [untitled] 0:28
  • 16 Ritzville 2:40
  • 17 Acetone 4:15

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