MELVINS
STAG (180 GRAM) - LP

UPC: 8719262006546
Label: MUSIC ON VINYL
Format: LP
Release Date: July 6, 2018
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The popular and influential American rock band Melvins recorded their eighth studio album Stag in 1996. The band explored new musical avenues on this record, which meant a slight departure from their signature grunge style.

The first notes of opener “The Bit” make it clear that they're experimenting by bringing together the drone sounds of the sitar with the greatness of King Buzzo's guitar riffs. The schizophrenia can be heard in the introductions of noise and ambience. The album even includes prog based music, like in the epic “Buck Owens”. It's one hell of a ride, from sludge metal and experimental grunge to blues rock and pop.

Another classic tune is “Bar-X and The Rocking M”, which explores the power of the .... trombone???.

Ever since the early days of Melvins, guitarist Buzz Osborne and drummer Dale Crover created some influential pieces and are still releasing records and touring on a regular basis.

Stag is available on audiophile vinyl.

TRACK LIST:

SIDE A
1. The Bit
2. Hide
3. Bar-X The Rocking M
4. Yacob's Lab
5. The Bloat
6. Tipping The Lion
7. Black Bock
8. Goggles
9. Soup

SIDE B
1. Buck Owens
2. Sterilized
3. Lacrimosa
4. Skin Horse
5. Captain Pungent
6. Berthas)
7. Cottonmouth