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Superunknown was a breakthrough in many ways. Not only did the album bring Soundgarden a new audience, it dramatically expanded their vision, as well as their accomplishments. If Down on the Upside initially seems a retreat from the grand, layered textures of Superunknown, let it sink in. The sound of Down on the Upside is certainly more immediate, but the band hasn't returned to the monstrous, unfocused wailing of Louder Than Love. Instead, they've retained their ambitious song structures, neo-psychedelic guitar textures, and winding melodies but haven't dressed them up with detailed production. Consequently, Down on the Upside is visceral as well as cerebral -- "Rhinosaur" goes for the gut, while "Pretty Noose" is updated, muscular prog rock. Down on the Upside is a deceptive album -- it might seem like nothing more than heavy metal, but a closer listen reveals that Soundgarden haven't tempered their ambitions at all. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
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Awesome Album
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- By DaVe4343
- 12/16/2008 01:18:41
- Great, great album. Chis's vocals really shine in this album, and i reccomend this for anybody.
- 1 out of 1 people
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Trippy Shit...
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- By AXL 36O
- 10/14/2008 01:47:04
- By far the most experimental of the albums. It is much more Cornell
dominated, with a lighter sound. This album is the least "sludgy",
derving a more Punk approach than a Metal approach to the music. Some
songs, like "Ty Cobb", are fast and seem to be nearly falling apart,
but don't. Others are more melodic and epic (Blow Up The Outside
World). If only they would've taken this further, the album after this
would've been godly.
Long Live Soundgarden. - 2 out of 2 people
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