"The chosen title was Superunknown, odd yet fitting. That term perfectly described Soundgarden at every moment of their existence. People knew who they were, but they remained a mystery nonetheless. They were 'that metal band,' 'that Seattle group,' 'those who copy Led Zeppelin.' They managed to sell half a million copies and play in stadiums without people having any idea of who they were. For as much as they could occasionally be recognized, they remained figures in the shadows. Raw wrote about the album: 'A free-fall work, more immediate and accessible than its predecessors; the kind of thing churned out quickly yet lasts for decades... Super powerful in execution, Chris's voice is the dominant aspect, Kim Thayil's guitar hints at the birth of a very personal musician.'"
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