The Surgery

American noise/rock band noted for a raw, blues-tinged sound. Nationwide was released in 1990 on Amphetamine Reptile. The review reports that singer Sean McDonnell died after a severe asthma attack following three albums.

Associated with Amphetamine Reptile Records; sound described as noisy, fuzz-heavy rock with tribal/dark blues elements and comparisons to Mudhoney/grunge in attitude. Nationwide (1990) highlighted in available review.

A vivid, nostalgic review of The Surgery's 1990 album Nationwide (Amphetamine Reptile). The review paints a seedy New York live scene and praises the band's raw, noisy take on blues-infused rock. Overall recommendation: essential discovery for noise/rock fans.

For:Fans of noise rock, underground 90s rock, grunge-adjacent bands, and listeners who like distorted, blues-tinged rock.