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"Fell on Black Days", indeed. Seattle sludge slingers Soundgarden made a living out of cathartic, woe-is-me wailing (we're talking the banshee vocals of Chris Cornell and the crypt-creaking guitar of Kim Thayil), but this wallowing in grim depression ironically proved to be the band's most uplifting career effort. When the reclusive Cornell ventures out of his shy-guy shell, it's typically via a primal scream of cathartic emotion--he might camp it up with a sophomoric "Spoon Man", but most of this vicious disc leaps straight for your jugular. Generations in the post-millennial future will one day refer to this record to discover exactly how 1990s rock & roll was done. --Tom Lanham
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is quite simply the best album I own. Having not experienced much grunge before buying this album (except for the odd Nirvana album), it was one hell of a way to be introduced to such a band. Chris Cornells vocals are a powerful blend of Robert Plant, Axil Rose and the guy from Pearl Jam (whose name escapes me). 'Black Hole Sun' was the reason I bought this album and I consequently found another 16 reasons why. There is no point in mentioning any particular songs, just put your Hi-Fi on random mode, sit back and enjoy. Make sure that all neighbours are out though, because before long you will be on full volume. Powerful, melodic, ace, unique and superior, buy it now!!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Soundgarden were so much more than the grunge band they were labelled as. Mixing the hard rock riffs of Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath with eastern tones and psychedelic blues. Not to mention Kim Thayil's guitar playing and of course the icing on what is already a fantastic cake being Chris Cornell's voice. The greatest voice in rock history!
From the moment the first track begins right through until the last track fades away you'll be treated to an album of sheer brilliance. There simply isnt a bad song here. From the head down rock of "My Wave" the eastern tinged riff of "Black Hole Sun" and the dark menacing drone of, for me, the stand out track "4th July" this record will have you in a headlock for the entire time and when you come up for air you'll want to do it all again.
From the moment the first track begins right through until the last track fades away you'll be treated to an album of sheer brilliance. There simply isnt a bad song here. From the head down rock of "My Wave" the eastern tinged riff of "Black Hole Sun" and the dark menacing drone of, for me, the stand out track "4th July" this record will have you in a headlock for the entire time and when you come up for air you'll want to do it all again.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I've finally decided that Soundgarden's 'Superunknown' is my all time favourite album!
I'm not gonna be so arrogant as to say "it's the best", because like any art form, it's all down to personal taste and opinion.
After nearly 15 years, it's easily the album I listen to the most and get the most out of.
Only Pearl Jam's 'Vs' and Blind Melon's 'Soup' come anywhere near.
I just find it incredible that an album with so many obvious influences, can still manage to sound totally unique, original and innovative.
You can hear the slow, sludgy riffs of Black Sabbath. The mystical musings of mid-career Led Zeppelin. The psychedelic rock of Pink Floyd. The pop melodies of the Beatles. As well as hints of AC/DC, Tom Waits & Grateful Dead.
But despite all this, the album sounds unlike anything I've ever heard.
It's not just the flagship songs, the title track, 'Fell On Black Days', 'Spoonman' & 'Black Hole Sun', that make the album great. The lyrics and the textured layering of the sound make 'Let Me Drown', 'My Wave', 'Mailman' & 'Fresh Tendrils' more than just straight forward rockers.
Then there's the doomsday, apocalyptic feel to 'Limo Wreck', 'Day I Tried To Live' & '4th Of July'. Had it not been written some 7 years earlier, 'Limo Wreck' could easily have been about 9/11.
The beauty of the lyrics to 'Like Suicide' and the left field Eastern sound of 'Half' just add to the complexity of the album.
When you consider that Soundgarden are the only band from the 90s Alt/Rock scene that could get away with a track like 'Head Down' and the fact that 'She Likes Surprises' could easily have been found on a Beatles album, is just the final tick in the box for me.
This, of course, along side Chris Cornell's unparalleled vocals, Kim Thayil's unique guitar sound, and also that drummer Matt Cameron & bassist Ben Shepherd add so much as songwriters and not just as musicians.
Should be appreciated as a truely great piece of art.
I'm not gonna be so arrogant as to say "it's the best", because like any art form, it's all down to personal taste and opinion.
After nearly 15 years, it's easily the album I listen to the most and get the most out of.
Only Pearl Jam's 'Vs' and Blind Melon's 'Soup' come anywhere near.
I just find it incredible that an album with so many obvious influences, can still manage to sound totally unique, original and innovative.
You can hear the slow, sludgy riffs of Black Sabbath. The mystical musings of mid-career Led Zeppelin. The psychedelic rock of Pink Floyd. The pop melodies of the Beatles. As well as hints of AC/DC, Tom Waits & Grateful Dead.
But despite all this, the album sounds unlike anything I've ever heard.
It's not just the flagship songs, the title track, 'Fell On Black Days', 'Spoonman' & 'Black Hole Sun', that make the album great. The lyrics and the textured layering of the sound make 'Let Me Drown', 'My Wave', 'Mailman' & 'Fresh Tendrils' more than just straight forward rockers.
Then there's the doomsday, apocalyptic feel to 'Limo Wreck', 'Day I Tried To Live' & '4th Of July'. Had it not been written some 7 years earlier, 'Limo Wreck' could easily have been about 9/11.
The beauty of the lyrics to 'Like Suicide' and the left field Eastern sound of 'Half' just add to the complexity of the album.
When you consider that Soundgarden are the only band from the 90s Alt/Rock scene that could get away with a track like 'Head Down' and the fact that 'She Likes Surprises' could easily have been found on a Beatles album, is just the final tick in the box for me.
This, of course, along side Chris Cornell's unparalleled vocals, Kim Thayil's unique guitar sound, and also that drummer Matt Cameron & bassist Ben Shepherd add so much as songwriters and not just as musicians.
Should be appreciated as a truely great piece of art.
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If any album is worth 5 stars.....
Superunknown is quite simply the best rock/metal (not gonna use the G word) album of the last century. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Nick Burrows
A review
Of course it's five star...I wouldn't have bought it otherwise. Of course it's five star...I wouldn't have bought it otherwise. Of course it's five star... Read more
Published 6 months ago by whatever
Great
It was a very good transition! the seller was speed and the cd was in perfect condition! satisfied a lot!
Published 7 months ago by Molosso
Quite brilliant
There are so many different great songs on this album, it's untrue. His voice is amazing and some of Audioslave's songs are pretty good too. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ash Buyer!
The Strangest Reaction I've Ever Had To An Album
I purchased this album in the mode of 'pin the tail on the donkey'. I knew of Soundgarden, knew they were a band of huge repute, grungey type and from the era when music was the... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Justin Green
Essential grunge album
Back in 1994, Soundgarden with Cornell on lead vocals released their masterpiece. He was one of the great grunge voices of the era. Read more
Published 20 months ago by klaher
sounds of chris cornell
i love the unusual sound of chris,s voice, comes across very well in the ballads on this album.the songs deal with everyday emotions, problems. Read more
Published on 5 May 2010
Jaw dropping
I was recently looking through some old photographs and came across a picture from around 95-96 of a teenage me wearing a Soundgarden T.shirt. Read more
Published on 17 July 2009 by G. R. Williams
unknown
good album but not easy listening, isf you want simple, easy grunge i advise sticking with nirvanas nevermind.
Published on 23 Jun 2009 by Mrs. Carolyn M. Langford
This is Soundgardens best album overall.
I know I have said this is Soundgardens best album and only giving it 4 stars because for me, I prefer Aduioslave and the most brilliant Temple Of The Dog album. Read more
Published on 27 May 2009 by Dragonlord
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