Saturation cover

Released 33 years ago this June

Saturation

Urge Overkill · 1993

70 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

A vibrant mix of grunge-infused rock and catchy melodies that captures the essence of early 90s alternative music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 8, 1993, 'Saturation' was Urge Overkill's third studio album, following their breakout effort, 'Americruiser.' At this point in their career, the band was gaining significant traction with mainstream audiences and had begun to refine their sound, blending punk energy with pop sensibilities.
Stylistic neighbors
The Afghan Whigs· Superchunk· Jawbox

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Sister Havana 3:50
  • 2 Tequila Sundae 4:19
  • 3 Positive Bleeding 3:43
  • 4 Back on Me 3:10
  • 5 Woman 2 Woman 2:40
  • 6 Bottle of Fur 4:14
  • 7 Crackbabies 4:02
  • 8 The Stalker 2:53
  • 9 Dropout 4:55
  • 10 Erica Kane 3:08
  • 11 Nite and Grey 4:23
  • 12 Heaven 90210 / [silence] / Operation Kissinger 28:38

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