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The Making Love Demos

Melvins · 2007

21 min · 8 tracks · alternative rock · experimental rock · noise rock

A raw collection of gritty, unrefined tracks that captures the Melvins' chaotic essence.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short energetic bursts of chaos
  • raw and unrefined listening experience
  • for quick sessions
  • front-loaded intensity and urgency

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, immersive albums
  • seek polished, refined sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2007, the Melvins had established themselves as pioneers in alternative and experimental rock, having released their influential album 'A Senile Animal' just a year prior. 'The Making Love Demos' serves as a bridge between this period of prolific creativity and their subsequent explorations into heavier sounds and collaborative projects. This release showcases the band's unfiltered songwriting process during a time of artistic experimentation.
Stylistic neighbors
Big Business· The Jesus Lizard· Torche

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Creepy Smell 1:23
  • 2 My Small % Shows Most 1:17
  • 3 Dime Lined Divide 1:00
  • 4 Excess Pool 1:47
  • 5 Vile Vermillion Vacancy 5:44
  • 6 We Got Worries Here 2:55
  • 7 Let God Be Your Gardener 1:47
  • 8 Repulsion 5:42

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