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Released 30 years ago

Stag

Melvins · 1996

50 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · experimental rock · noise rock

A dissonant collage of punk intensity and experimental chaos that defies traditional rock structures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic shifts in pacing
  • experimental chaos for curious minds
  • short bursts of intensity
  • immersive listening for deep focus
  • wave-like emotional fluctuations

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Stag' was released in 1996, Melvins had established themselves as a pioneering band within the grunge and sludge metal scenes, following their influential album 'Houdini' from 1993. This album marked a period of experimentation for the band, showcasing their willingness to eschew conventional song structures and embrace more avant-garde elements.
Stylistic neighbors
Big Business· The Jesus Lizard· Torche

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Bit 4:43
  • 2 Hide 0:49
  • 3 Bar-X-The Rocking M 2:22
  • 4 Yacobs Lab 1:15
  • 5 The Bloat 3:40
  • 6 Tipping the Lion 3:45
  • 7 Black Bock 2:41
  • 8 Goggles 6:28
  • 9 Soup 2:37
  • 10 Buck Owens 3:09
  • 11 Sterilized 3:28
  • 12 Lacrimosa 4:38
  • 13 Skin Horse 5:14
  • 14 Captain Pungent 2:19
  • 15 Berthas 1:23
  • 16 Cottonmouth 1:55

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