Released 30 years ago this October
Swallowed
Bush · 1996
20 min · 4 tracks · alternative rock
A blend of atmospheric melodies and grunge-infused riffs, creating a haunting yet powerful soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Swallowed (LP version) — Serving as the album's lead single, this track encapsulates the darker themes of longing and loss with a captivating melody that anchors the entire record.
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Insect Kin (live on Saturday Night Live) — This live performance captures the raw energy of Bush, highlighting their ability to translate studio polish into an engaging concert experience.
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Cold Contagious (16 oz, demo version) — The demo version reveals a more stripped-down aesthetic, emphasizing lyrical vulnerability and providing insight into the writing process behind the polished album tracks.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Marked Bush's continued presence in mainstream rock after earlier successes.
- Career context
- Released in 1996, 'Swallowed' marked Bush's return with their third studio album after the success of 'Razorblade Suitcase.' At this point in their career, the band was navigating a changing musical landscape while trying to maintain their post-grunge identity amidst rising competition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Stone Temple Pilots· Alice in Chains· Soundgarden
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Swallowed (LP version) 4:53
- 2 Swallowed (Toasted Both Sides Please: Goldie remix) 5:50
- 3 Insect Kin (live on Saturday Night Live) 4:09
- 4 Cold Contagious (16 oz, demo version) 5:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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