Tarantula Heart
Melvins · 2024
39 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock
A sprawling, experimental journey through heavy riffs and dissonant melodies marked by the band's signature unpredictability.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pain Equals Funny Start here — As the album's opening track, it sets a bold, immersive tone with its expansive runtime that challenges traditional song forms and showcases the band's musical prowess.
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Working the Ditch — Features a compelling blend of heavy riffs and intricate rhythms, exemplifying Melvins' ability to merge accessible hooks with avant-garde elements.
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She’s Got Weird Arms — This track stands out with its quirky lyrics and punchy tempo, embodying the playful yet eerie essence that characterizes much of the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- dynamic progression keeps engagement
- unconventional structures for curious listeners
- immersive experience in order
- heavy riffs for cathartic release
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song formats
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Features a chaotic blend of heavy riffs and unconventional structures, showcasing bold experimentation.
- Themes
- absurdist humor· chaotic soundscapes· existential dread
- Moods
- Energetic
- Career context
- By 2024, Melvins had already established a reputation for their genre-defying sound since their formation in 1983. 'Tarantula Heart' serves as a follow-up to their 2021 album, showcasing their continued evolution in the alternative and experimental rock scenes while maintaining their roots in sludge and noise rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Big Business· The Jesus Lizard· Torche
Tracklist
- 1 Pain Equals Funny Start here 19:08
- 2 Working the Ditch 6:32
- 3 She’s Got Weird Arms 3:39
- 4 Allergic to Food 5:37
- 5 Smiler 4:50
If this landed
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Liar
The Jesus Lizard
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Sorry in Pig Minor
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Explores dense soundscapes and experimental approaches, blending humor with a dark edge.
The Argument
Fugazi
Combines complex song structures and existential themes within their post-hardcore sound.
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