What makes Piece of Cake by Mudhoney notable?

'Piece of Cake' is notable for its role in defining the sound of grunge with tracks like 'Suck You Dry,' which received significant airplay. While it did not achieve massive commercial success, it helped cement Mudhoney as key players in the alternative rock scene of the early '90s, influencing countless bands that followed. Released on October 13, 1992, 'Piece of Cake' was Mudhoney's third studio album, following the commercially successful 'Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their influence within the grunge movement, navigating both critical acclaim and a growing fanbase while remaining true to their lo-fi roots.

Who is Piece of Cake for?

Piece of Cake works well if you're into short, punchy listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and raw, energetic bursts.

How many songs are on Piece of Cake?

Piece of Cake has 17 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.

Piece of Cake

Mudhoney · 1992

46 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock · grunge

Raw, distorted guitars clash with sardonic lyrics, encapsulating the restless spirit of early '90s alternative rock.

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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

Career context: Released on October 13, 1992, 'Piece of Cake' was Mudhoney's third studio album, following the commercially successful 'Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their influence within the grunge movement, navigating both critical acclaim and a growing fanbase while remaining true to their lo-fi roots.
Stylistic neighbors: Soundgarden· Alice in Chains· Nirvana

Tracklist

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

1 [untitled] 0:38
2 No End in Sight 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

What to play next

Listen next

Buckskin Stallion Blues

1994

Go back to

Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge

1991

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