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Clancy Steadwell's avatar

"They had a grittier approach, but they still had some of that Hollywood swagger..."

Sounds like 'Mudhoney' was an appropriate name.

Thanks Kevin - as usual - for turning us on to good stuff.

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CJ Kaplan's avatar

It occurs to me that this is Mudhoney's "Down by the River" song. How many artists/bands have done that "I murdered my girlfriend and now I kinda regret it" song?

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Kevin Alexander's avatar

Good point! I can't think of any off the top of my head.

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Sherman Alexie's avatar

Ah! Mudhoney! Great stuff. Have you listened to Steve Turner's solo stuff? Acoustic balladry with fascinating lyrics. I'll give him another listen today as well as reunite my ears with Mudhoney.

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Kevin Alexander's avatar

I haven't! I'll change that ASAP. Thanks for mentioning him.

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Sherman Alexie's avatar

"Beautiful Winter"

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Kevin Alexander's avatar

I'm listening to the title track as I type this. Fantastic sound, and perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon.

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Sherman Alexie's avatar

Cool !

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Challenge 69's avatar

Love Mudhoney, think my favourite is 'Endless Yesterday' though, classic grunge with added xylophone, what's not to like about that combination!

(PS, on the subject of grunge, Cobain is an upcoming 'maverick' theming one of the chapters in my music themed novel at https://challenge69.substack.com )

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Challenge 69's avatar

Sorry, meant to attach this, an interesting Louder than War article on the band from a couple of months back https://louderthanwar.com/everything-we-touch-is-gold-interview-with-mark-arm-mudhoney/

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Ferg's avatar

Mudhoney! Nice.

New Young Gun Silver Fox dropped this AM, Kev! About half way through so far, and I'm digging it.

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Kevin Alexander's avatar

I. cannot. Wait.!!!

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Pete Riddle's avatar

Ohhhh, this album is one of my best cut-out buys.

I really like When in Rome too.

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Kevin Alexander's avatar

Some of the best deals are in there.

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Holly Rabalais's avatar

My first intro to Mudhoney--thanks! This definitely takes me back to my college years.

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Arjan Tupan's avatar

Great. I did not know this. Love the song. Thanks, as always, Kevin, for sharing.

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