Superunknown
Soundgarden · 1994
73 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · heavy metal
Heavy guitar riffs intertwine with haunting melodies, creating an expansive soundscape that captures existential angst.
Why this album works
'Superunknown' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and produced several hit singles, including 'Black Hole Sun' and 'Spoonman'. The album received critical acclaim, earning two Grammy Awards and is often cited as one of the defining records of the 1990s alternative rock scene.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys hauntingly introspective moments
- Context
- Released on March 8, 1994, 'Superunknown' was Soundgarden's fourth studio album and marked their commercial peak. Following the success of their previous album 'Badmotorfinger', this record solidified their status as a leading force in the grunge movement and expanded their audience significantly.
- 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 Let Me Drown 3:52
- 2 My Wave 5:11
- 3 Fell on Black Days Standout 4:42
- 4 Mailman 4:25
- 5 Superunknown 5:06
- 6 Head Down 6:08
- 7 Black Hole Sun Standout 5:18
- 8 Spoonman Standout 4:06
- 9 Limo Wreck 5:47
- 10 The Day I Tried to Live 5:19
- 11 Kickstand 1:34
- 12 Fresh Tendrils 4:16
- 13 4th of July 5:08
- 14 Half 2:14
- 15 Like Suicide 7:11
- 16 She Likes Surprises 3:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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