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Rating: THE REVIEW
The Melvins.
The epitome of homemade doom: take 150g of Black Sabbath, 10g of Hendrix, 60g of the Stooges and mix it all with vintage horror films finely ground.
Slow down the cooking to unpronounceable lows and the dish is served. A dish surely indigestible...
The sounds of his majesty King Buzzo emerge approximately in this way with Houdini, this time a bit well-known and predictable but still pleasant listening considering that on drums there's an executioner whom I greatly appreciate, named Dale Crover.
The peculiarity of this work, in my opinion, lies in the production, which also involves Kurt Cobain (a Melvins groupie) in the recording of tracks like "Sky Pup", a little fairy tale for children possessed by the devil, and "Spread Eagle Beagle" where he even takes the drums (his first instrument).
Ultimately a nightmare album. Very beautiful "Night Goat", "Lizzy" and "Going Blind".
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Melvins' 'Houdini' is a quintessential doom rock album, blending classic influences like Black Sabbath and Hendrix with unique horror film vibes. Featuring strong drumming by Dale Crover and notable production input from Kurt Cobain, the album offers memorable tracks like 'Sky Pup', 'Spread Eagle Beagle', and 'Night Goat'. Though somewhat predictable, it remains a pleasant and iconic listening experience.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Melvins
Melvins are an American rock band formed in Aberdeen, Washington in 1983. Core figures include Buzz "King Buzzo" Osborne (guitar/vocals) and Dale Crover (drums). The group is known for pioneering and mixing sludge, doom and experimental rock across a large, prolific discography.34 Reviews
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By andrewramone
It is impossible to label Houdini, just like every other album of theirs, because it is a music that only they know how to play.
Hooch, a new classic of the group, as well as one of the singles that most harkens back to their earliest works.
