Released 40 years ago
Six Songs
Melvins · 1986
70 min · 25 tracks · alternative rock · experimental rock · noise rock
A raw and chaotic blend of punk energy with sludgy riffs and experimental undertones.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- short bursts of chaotic energy
- extended finale for deep immersion
- raw and unpredictable listening experience
- for quick intense sessions
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of polished production
- prefer long, cohesive tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1986, 'Six Songs' marked Melvins' debut album, introducing their unique sound that would influence the burgeoning grunge movement. At this point, they were establishing themselves in the underground music scene of Seattle, setting the stage for their later success with albums like 'Ozma' and 'Bullhead'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Big Business· The Jesus Lizard· Torche
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Easy as It Was 2:54
- 2 Now a Limo 0:55
- 3 Grinding Process 2:37
- 4 #2 Pencil 3:08
- 5 At a Crawl 3:04
- 6 Disinvite 1:22
- 7 Snake Appeal 1:39
- 8 Show Off Your Red Hands 2:57
- 9 Over From Underground 2:22
- 10 Cray Fish 3:06
- 11 Easy as It Was 2:39
- 12 Now a Limo 0:53
- 13 Grinding Process 2:44
- 14 At a Crawl 3:13
- 15 Disinvite 1:23
- 16 Snake Appeal 1:52
- 17 Set Me Straight 3:09
- 18 Show Off Your Red Hands 2:57
- 19 #2 Pencil 3:18
- 20 Grinding Process 2:17
- 21 Snake Appeal 1:43
- 22 At a Crawl 2:52
- 23 Operation Blessing 0:45
- 24 Breakfast on the Sly 1:51
- 25 Ever Since My Accident/Hugh 15:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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