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Screaming Life

Soundgarden · 1987

22 min · 6 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · heavy metal

A raw and aggressive blend of heavy riffs and haunting melodies that foreshadows the grunge movement.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short energetic bursts of intensity
  • raw emotional catharsis throughout
  • haunting melodies with aggressive riffs
  • engaging front-loaded listening experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, immersive albums
  • seek polished, radio-friendly sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1987, 'Screaming Life' was Soundgarden's debut EP, emerging from the burgeoning Seattle music scene. At this point, the band had been honing their sound in local clubs but were yet to achieve national recognition.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hunted Down 2:43
  • 2 Entering 4:36
  • 3 Tears to Forget 2:00
  • 4 Nothing to Say 4:00
  • 5 Little Joe 4:30
  • 6 Hand of God 4:27

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