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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Moby· Beck· Nine Inch Nails· Green Day· R.E.M.· Tori Amos· Sonic Youth· Nirvana
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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