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This article contains the discography for Melvins, an American rock Rock most often refers to: * Rock (geology), a naturally occurring solid aggregate of minerals or mineraloids * Rock music, a genre of popular music Rock or Rocks may also refer to: Places United Kingdom * Rock, Caerphilly, a location in Wales ... band. Their discography includes many items that are limited to a few copies which are not represented here. Albums and extended plays Studio albums Extended plays Live albums Compilation albums Singles Videography Videos Music videos Other contributions References {{DEFAULTSORT:Melvins Discography Heavy metal group discographies Discographies of American artists ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melvins
Melvins (sometimes The Melvins) are an American rock band formed in 1983 in Montesano, Washington. Their early work was key to the development of both grunge and sludge metal. Initially, they performed as a trio but later also sometimes appeared as a quartet, with either two drummers or two bassists. Since 1984, vocalist and guitarist Buzz Osborne and drummer Dale Crover have been constant members. The band was named after a supervisor at a Thriftway in Montesano, where Osborne also worked as a clerk; "Melvin" was disliked by other employees, and the band's members felt it to be an appropriately ridiculous name. History Early years (1983–1987) Melvins were formed in early 1983 by Buzz Osborne (guitar, vocals), Matt Lukin (bass), and Mike Dillard (drums) who all went to Montesano Jr./Sr. High School in Montesano, Washington. In the beginning they played Jimi Hendrix and Who covers, and also began playing fast hardcore punk. When Dillard left the band, Dale Crover took his pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bootlicker
''The Bootlicker'' is the eleventh studio album by the Melvins, released in 1999 through Ipecac Recordings. The album is the second part of a trilogy preceded by ''The Maggot'' and followed by ''The Crybaby''. The trilogy was later released on vinyl by Ipecac (''The Trilogy Vinyl'', IPC-011, November 27, 2000). Production ''The Bootlicker'' was conceived as a more pop-oriented album; ''The Maggot'' was marked by a traditional Melvins metal sound, while ''The Crybaby'' featured many guest appearances. Critical reception The ''Los Angeles Times'' wrote: "While ''The Maggot'' offers more familiar-sounding, metal-tinged sludge, ''The Bootlicker'' is a musically richer collection with rock, funk and jazz underpinnings." The ''Riverfront Times'' called ''The Bootlicker'' "one of the best rock albums of the year: truly beautiful and intelligently (but not pretentiously) presented." ''Tucson Weekly'' called it "subdued, dark and kind of pop-y sounding in spots." Track listing Personn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bride Screamed Murder
''The Bride Screamed Murder'' is the 17th album by American rock band the Melvins, released on June 1, 2010. It was their first album to hit the ''Billboard'' 200 Pop Charts, at number 200, selling 2,809 albums in the first few weeks. In October 2010, they released a music video with Scion Audio/Visual for the song "Electric Flower", directed by Mark Brooks. theprp.com. October 13, 2010. Retrieved on October 18, 2010. '''' named ''The Bride Screamed Murder'' the No. 8 metal album of 2010. Track listing All songs ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
(A) Senile Animal
''(A) Senile Animal'' is the 15th album by American rock band Melvins, released on October 10, 2006 on Ipecac Recordings. After bassist Kevin Rutmanis' departure the two remaining members of the Melvins joined forces with Big Business, a duo consisting of Jared Warren on bass and Coady Willis on drums. Background On the line-up change, frontman Buzz Osborne spoke to ''Kerrang!'' in 2008, stating: A music video for "The Talking Horse" was made and shown in 2007. The song "A History of Bad Men" appears in the film ''I Know Who Killed Me'' and in the TV show ''True Detective''. Musical style ''(A) Senile Animal'' features Melvins' signature sludge and stoner metal sound. AllMusic critic Greg Prato noted: "Although they started out primarily as a punk band that slowed down the riffs, the Melvins have also always mixed in prog rock-like bits, such as the tricky rhythms of 'Blood Witch' and the King Crimson/Tool-ish 'The Hawk.' The album also contains some of the group's most strai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sieg Howdy!
''Sieg Howdy!'' is the second album by Jello Biafra and The Melvins. It consists of songs recorded during the same sessions that produced their first collaboration ''Never Breathe What You Can't See'' but not used on that album, plus remixes of four songs from the first album. The opening track, a cover of the Alice Cooper classic "Halo of Flies", has special significance for Biafra and The Melvins, as Biafra had heard The Melvins cover it when he first witnessed the group perform live. Also featured on the album is an updated version of "California über alles" with new lyrics by Biafra about the recall campaign that placed Arnold Schwarzenegger in the California governor's office, as well as "Those Dumb Punk Kids (Will Buy Anything)", a song where Biafra openly criticizes his former Dead Kennedys bandmates. The remix of " Enchanted Thoughtfist" is the first time Biafra and his fellow co-conspirator in Lard, Al Jourgensen of Ministry, have collaborated on a recording since th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alternative Tentacles
Alternative Tentacles is an independent record label established in 1979 in San Francisco, California. It was used by Dead Kennedys for the self-produced single " California Über Alles". After realizing the potential for an independent label, they released records for other bands as well. Dead Kennedys guitarist East Bay Ray and vocalist Jello Biafra formed Alternative Tentacles, but Biafra became the sole owner in the mid-1980s. Alternative Tentacles no longer owns the rights to Dead Kennedys recordings after a 2000 lawsuit. History Alternative Tentacles subsequently released records of other bands of the alternative/punk scene including releasing records (which were later released by other labels) by bands including The Dicks, 7 Seconds, and the Butthole Surfers. In 1981, Alternative Tentacles released the compilation ''Let Them Eat Jellybeans!''. Some of the best known bands that have released albums through Alternative Tentacles are Dead Kennedys, NoMeansNo, D.O.A., and Al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jello Biafra
Eric Reed Boucher (born June 17, 1958), known professionally as Jello Biafra, is an American singer, spoken word artist and politician. He is the former lead singer and songwriter for the San Francisco punk rock band Dead Kennedys. Initially active from 1979 to 1986, Dead Kennedys were known for rapid-fire music topped with Biafra's sardonic lyrics and biting social commentary, delivered in his "unique quiver of a voice". When the band broke up in 1986, he took over the influential independent record label Alternative Tentacles, which he had founded in 1979 with Dead Kennedys bandmate East Bay Ray. In a 2000 lawsuit, upheld on appeal in 2003 by the California Supreme Court, Biafra was found liable for breach of contract, fraud and malice in withholding a decade's worth of royalties from his former bandmates and ordered to pay over $200,000 in compensation and punitive damages; the band subsequently reformed without Biafra. Although now focused primarily on spoken word performance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Never Breathe What You Can't See
''Never Breathe What You Can't See'' is a studio album by Jello Biafra and The Melvins, released in 2004 through Alternative Tentacles. Songs recorded during the same sessions and remixes of four songs were used for the follow up album, ''Sieg Howdy!'', released in 2005. Track listing *All songs written by Buzz Osborne and lyrics by Jello Biafra, except where noted. #"Plethysmograph" (Music: Biafra) – 4:49 #"McGruff the Crime Dog" – 4:18 #"Yuppie Cadillac" (Music: Biafra) – 4:31 #"Islamic Bomb" (Music: Biafra) – 6:19 #"The Lighter Side of Global Terrorism" – 4:35 #"Caped Crusader" (Music: Biafra, Osborne) – 6:08 #"Enchanted Thoughtfist" – 4:18 #"Dawn of the Locusts" – 5:12 Personnel * Osama McDonald - vocals * Jon Benet Milosevic - guitars, backing vocals * George W. McVeigh - bass, slide bass (8) * Saddam Disney - drums, percussion, lead guitar (3, 5) ;with * Adam Jones - guitars (4, 6-8) Additional personnel *Tom 5 - backing vocals *John The Baker - backing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lustmord
Brian Williams is a Welsh industrial musician, sound designer and film score composer. He is often credited for creating the dark ambient genre with albums recorded under the name Lustmord. His experimental work has been described as "not traditionally 'musical'" with "more clearly visual aspects". Biography Williams was raised in rural Wales, before relocating to London in his late teens. In London, Williams befriended Throbbing Gristle members Cosey Fanni Tutti and Chris Carter, who urged him to make his own music. He started recording as Lustmord in 1980 before joining SPK in 1982. Lustmord has extracted field recordings made in crypts, caves, and slaughterhouses, and combined it with occasional ritualistic incantations and Tibetan horns. His treatments of acoustic phenomena encased in digitally expanded bass rumbles have a dark ambient quality. Some of Lustmord's most notable collaborations include Robert Rich on the critically acclaimed ''Stalker'', Jarboe, John Bal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pigs Of The Roman Empire
''Pigs of the Roman Empire'' is an album by the American alternative metal group Melvins and electronic musician Lustmord, which was released in 2004 through Ipecac Recordings. Adam Jones, guitarist for Tool, also makes substantial contributions to the album. Speaking to Kerrang! in 2008, Melvins singer/guitarist King Buzzo remembered: Track listing All songs written by King Buzzo and Lustmord The CD edition only lists the first eight tracks, the hidden ninth track includes two songs separated by a bit of silence. A double LP edition was released by Alternative Tentacles which lists the ninth track as "??" and also includes the original mix of "Safety Third" as an unlisted bonus. Personnel * King Buzzo - vocals, guitar, bass guitar, electronics * Dale Crover - drums *Kevin Rutmanis - bass guitar, slide bass, electronics, guitar, keyboards * Adam Jones - guitar * B. Lustmord - sound design, programming, production ;with * Sir David Scott Stone - additional electronics & ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hostile Ambient Takeover
''Hostile Ambient Takeover'' is the fourteenth studio album by the Melvins, released in 2002 through Ipecac Recordings. Each song was released as a limited 7" vinyl single (limited to 2,500 copies each) that included exclusive B-sides, which are mostly covers (except for "The Anti-Vermin Seed" which was split up onto both sides of its single). Track listing All songs written by Buzz Osborne except where noted. Singles Vol. 1 Vol. 2 Vol. 3 Vol. 4 Vol. 5 Vol. 6 Vol. 7 Personnel *Dale Crover – drums, vocals, keyboards * Kevin "Rutmanis" – bass, slide bass *King Buzzo – vocals, guitar ;with * Sir David Scott Stone – thunder sheet, electric wire * Adam Jones – virus Additional personnel *Toshi Kasai – engineer, mixing, keyboards *John Golden – mastering *Mackie Osborne Mackie Osborne is an American artist responsible for the design and illustrations of many music albums since the 1980s. She is a member of the band Fleabag and has contributed to ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
