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Songs from the Superunknown

Soundgarden · 1995

23 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · heavy metal

Dark, brooding soundscapes intertwine with explosive riffs and Chris Cornell's haunting vocals.

Why this album works

'Songs from the Superunknown' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and has been certified five times platinum by the RIAA. Its critical acclaim included a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance for the track 'Spoonman', contributing to the album’s lasting influence on alternative rock and heavy music.
Best for
brooding soundscapes with intensity explosive moments that surprise haunting vocals for deep reflection
Context
Released on November 21, 1995, 'Songs from the Superunknown' was Soundgarden's fourth studio album and marked their commercial peak following the success of 'Badmotorfinger'. This album solidified their position in the grunge movement alongside contemporaries like Nirvana and Pearl Jam, showcasing a shift towards more complex arrangements and lyrical depth.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Superunknown (LP version) Standout 5:12
  • 2 Fell on Black Days (video version) Standout 5:28
  • 3 She Likes Surprises (international LP version) 3:17
  • 4 Like Suicide (acoustic version) Standout 6:16
  • 5 Jerry Garcia's Finger 3:26

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