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01. "Hooch"
02. "Night-Goat"
03. "Lizzie"
04. "Goin' Blind"
05. "Honey Bucket"
06. "Hag Me"
07. "Set Me Straight"
08. "Sky Pup"
09. "Joan Of Arc"
10. "Teet"
11. "Copache"
12. "Pearl Bomb"
13. "Spread Eagle Beagle"
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 | | Description: | The iconic fifth album Houdini by the Melvins captures the band's unreconstructed power, vision, and musical strangeness. Itâ??s an essential â??90s release, combining elements of grunge with hard rock and sludge metal. Kurt Cobain (Nirvana) was accepted by Melvins as a producer to the album. Their biggest commercially success and first major label release is an album where they displaying the full width of their musical abilities. Buzz Osbourneâ??s guitar sound is deep and heavy and in combination with the Dale Crover powerful drum rolls and fills it sounds really impressive. Kurt Cobain added his guitar skills to the track â??Sky Pupâ?ť and can be heard as a percussionist on "Spread Eagle Beagle". Itâ??s one of the most accessible Melvins albums and the gateway to discover more records by the band. Houdini is the ultimate Melvins classic and a must for every grunge and music fan in general.
From the start of the Melvins' formation guitarist Buzz Osborne and drummer Dale Crover created some influential pieces and released records on a yearly basis. The variety of different musical styles used on their records, made them popular in all kinds of different music genres. - Tracks 1, 3 to 7, 9, 10, 13 recorded at Brilliant Studios, San Francisco, CA. Mixed at Prairie Sun, Cotati, CA.
Tracks 2, 8, 12 recorded and mixed at Razor's Edge, San Francisco, CA.
Track 11 recorded and mixed at Laundry Room, Seattle, WA.
© 1993 WB Music Corp./Green Lantern Music/Prison Bride Music, ASCAP
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Packaging: standard jewel case with 8 page foldout booklet"Houdini" on CD is a landmark album by the Melvins, released by Atlantic, that captures the band at a pivotal point where underground heaviness meets broader visibility. Fusing sludgy, down-tuned riffs, off-kilter rhythms and an abrasive yet strangely catchy sense of melody, this record became one of the group's most influential works of the 1990s. The songs move between crushing, slow-motion grooves and raw, punk-infused outbursts, always characterized by a thick, distorted guitar sound and a dark, sometimes surreal atmosphere. It's a dense, powerful listening experience that rewards both focused attention and repeat plays, making it essential for fans of heavy, experimental rock and metal.
Lyrically and sonically, "Houdini" reflects the Melvins' unique mix of irony, intensity and experimentation. Tracks range from bulldozing, riff-driven anthems to more twisted, noise-laden pieces, underlining the band's refusal to fit into a single category. The production emphasizes weight and presence, giving the drums a massive impact and letting the bass and guitar blend into a crushing wall of sound while still leaving room for subtler details. As a CD edition, the album offers clear, dynamic sound that highlights both the sheer heaviness and the unconventional structures that have made "Houdini" so enduring.
The Melvins are a highly influential American band widely regarded as pioneers of sludge metal and an essential influence on grunge and alternative metal. Formed in the early 1980s, they became known for their slow tempos, thick guitar tones and experimental song structures that stood in contrast to the faster hardcore punk of their era. Their work had a profound impact on bands from the Seattle scene and beyond, and "Houdini" is often cited as one of their standout achievements from their major-label period. Across their long career, the Melvins have built a reputation for constant reinvention, numerous collaborations and a discography that has inspired generations of heavy music artists.
Atlantic is one of the most important labels in modern music history, with a long tradition of supporting innovative and genre-defining artists. Originally known for pioneering releases in rhythm & blues, soul and rock, the company grew into a major force across a wide range of styles and eras. Releasing "Houdini" on Atlantic underlines the label's willingness to back unconventional and challenging rock music alongside more mainstream successes. Collectors and fans benefit from Atlantic's professional production standards, distribution and packaging, which have helped cement many classic albums in music history. | | | No. of tracks: |
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Igor G. - 30/Aug/2017  “Houdini” is considered as MELVINS' commercially biggest album. Released in 1993 by Atlantic Records, it was the band’s fifth studio album and the first one for the major record-company. Kurt Cobain of Nirvana was given co-production credit on some tracks, for guitar on “Sky Pup”, and percussion on “Spread Eagle Beagle”. Musically, the album presented quite an accessible take of Sludge, Doom Metal, and Grunge sounds, not without experimental weirdness and sophisticated sense of humor. In fact, the major-label deal didn’t water MELVINS down though pushed them up for clearer and punchier sound. The album featured several big songs by King Buzzo and Co. – like “Hooch”, “Lizzy” or “Honey Bucket” – and not to forget an excellent cover of the 1974 song “Goin' Blind” by Kiss. Arguably, “Houdini” is one of the most representative Melvins’ album which captured both the band’s power, mastery, and strangeness. It’s a good starting point, and undisputed must have for any lover of the ‘90s heavy music.
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