List of grunge albums explained

This article is a list of grunge albums and EPs with articles on English Wikipedia. They appear on at least one cited album list and are described as "grunge" by AllMusic (http://www.allmusic.com). Although citations could be found describing each of these as "grunge", in some cases the designation would be controversial, particularly for those bands that are considered Post-grunge.

In addition, several artists not typically associated with grunge music have released albums displaying a grunge sound, including Manic Street Preachers with Gold Against the Soul (1993),[1] R.E.M. with Monster (1994),[2] and Def Leppard with Slang (1996).[3]

List of albums

Artist/Band Title Label Notes
1985
Green RiverCome On DownHomesteadDebut release
Various artistsDeep SixC/Z RecordsCompilation album
1986
MelvinsMelvinsC/Z RecordsDebut release
Screaming TreesOther WorldsVelvetoneDebut release
Screaming TreesClairvoyanceVelvetone
1987
Skin YardSkin YardC/Z RecordsDebut release
Screaming TreesEven If and Especially WhenSST
MelvinsGluey Porch TreatmentsAlchemy
Green RiverDry As a BoneSub Pop
SoundgardenScreaming LifeSub PopDebut release
1988
Green RiverRehab DollSub PopFinal studio album
Screaming TreesInvisible LanternSST
SoundgardenFoppSub Pop
Skin YardHallowed GroundToxic Shock
MudhoneySuperfuzz BigmuffSub Pop
SoundgardenUltramega OKSST
Various artistsSub Pop 200Sub PopCompilation album
Blood CircusPrimal Rock TherapySub Pop
1989
TadGod's BallsSub Pop
Mother Love BoneShineMercuryDebut release
Screaming TreesBuzz FactorySST
NirvanaBleachSub Pop
SoundgardenLouder Than LoveA&M
MudhoneyMudhoneySub Pop
Various ArtistsAnother Pyrrhic VictoryC/Z RecordsCompilation album
MelvinsOzmaBoner
1990
Alice in ChainsWe Die YoungColumbiaDebut release
FaceliftColumbiaMainstream hit
Babes in ToylandSpanking MachineTwin/ToneDebut release
Green RiverDry As a Bone/Rehab DollSub PopCompilation album
GruntruckInside YourseMpTyDebut release
L7Smell the MagicSub Pop
AppleMercuryFinal studio album
MudhoneySuperfuzz Bigmuff Plus Early SinglesSub PopCompilation album
Screaming TreesChange Has ComeSub Pop
Screaming TreesSomething About TodayEpic
Skin YardFist Sized ChunksCruz
SoundgardenScreaming Life/FoppSub PopCompilation album
TadSalt Lick/God's BallsSub PopCompilation album
Solomon GrundySolomon GrundyNew Alliance RecordsDebut release
Various artistsFuck Me I'm RichWaterfront RecordsCompilation album
1991
Babes in ToylandTo MotherTwin/Tone
Skin Yard1000 Smiling KnucklesCruz
HammerboxHammerboxC/Z RecordsDebut release
HolePretty on the InsideCarolineDebut release
MelvinsBullheadBoner
MelvinsEggnogBoner
MudhoneyEvery Good Boy Deserves FudgeSub Pop
NirvanaNevermindDGCMainstream hit
Pearl JamTenEpicDebut release; Mainstream hit
Screaming TreesUncle AnesthesiaEpic
Screaming TreesSSTCompilation album
SoundgardenBadmotorfingerA&MMainstream hit
Tad8-Way SantaSub Pop
Temple of the DogTemple of the DogA&MSole release
Various ArtistsThe Grunge YearsSub PopCompilation album
EarthExtra-Capsular ExtractionSub PopDebut release
1992
7 Year BitchSick 'EmC/Z RecordsDebut release
Alice in ChainsSapColumbia
Alice in ChainsDirtColumbiaMainstream hit
Babes in ToylandFontanelleReprise
GruntruckPushRoadrunner
L7Bricks Are HeavySlashMainstream hit
Late!PocketwatchSimple MachinesSole release
Love BatteryBetween the EyesSub PopDebut release
Love BatteryDaygloSub Pop
MelvinsKing BuzzoBoner
MelvinsDale CroverBoner
MelvinsJoe PrestonBoner
MelvinsLysolBoner
Mother Love BoneMercuryCompilation album
MudhoneyPiece of CakeReprise
NirvanaIncesticideDGCMainstream hit
Screaming TreesSweet OblivionEpic
Stone Temple PilotsCoreAtlanticDebut release; Mainstream hit
WillardSteel MillRoadracer Records/Roadrunner Records
Various artistsEpicSoundtrack album
1993
EarthEarth 2Sub Pop
EverclearWorld of NoiseTim/KerrDebut release
HammerboxNumbA&MFinal studio album
HaterHaterA&MDebut release
Manic Street PreachersGold Against the SoulColumbia
MelvinsHoudiniAtlantic
MudhoneyFive Dollar Bob's Mock Cooter StewReprise
NirvanaIn UteroDGCFinal studio album; Mainstream hit
Pearl JamVs.EpicMainstream hit
RadioheadPablo HoneyEMIDebut studio album
Skin YardInside the EyeCruz
TadInhalerWarner Bros.
1994
7 Year Bitch¡Viva Zapata!C/Z Records
Alice in ChainsJar of FliesColumbiaMainstream hit
BushSixteen StoneTrauma RecordsDebut release; Mainstream hit
HoleLive Through ThisDGCMainstream hit
L7Hungry for StinkSlash
MelvinsStoner WitchAtlantic
MoistSilverEMIDebut release; Mainstream hit
Mötley CrüeMötley CrüeElektraJohn Corabi as lead singer
NirvanaMTV Unplugged in New YorkDGCLive album; Mainstream hit
Pearl JamVitalogyEpicMainstream hit
R.E.M.MonsterWarner Bros.Mainstream hit
SoundgardenSuperunknownA&MMainstream hit
Stone Temple PilotsPurpleAtlanticMainstream hit
TadLive Alien BroadcastsFuturistLive album
1995
EarthSub Pop
Alice in ChainsAlice in ChainsColumbiaMainstream hit
Mint 400 MurmurDebut release
Babes in ToylandNemesistersRepriseFinal studio album
Foo FightersFoo FightersCapitol/Roswell RecordsDebut release; Mainstream hit
HoleAsk for ItCaroline
Mad SeasonAboveColumbiaSole release
MalfunkshunReturn to OlympusLoosegrooveSole release
MudhoneyMy Brother the CowReprise
Pearl JamMerkin BallEpic
The Presidents of the United States of AmericaThe Presidents of the United States of AmericaPopLlamaDebut release; Mainstream hit
SilverchairFrogstompMurmur/EpicDebut release; Mainstream hit
TadInfrared Riding HoodEast West/ElektraFinal studio album
TrulyFast Stories... from Kid ComaCapitol
SoundgardenSongs from the SuperunknownA&M
1996
EarthSub Pop
7 Year BitchGato NegroAtlanticFinal studio album
Alice in ChainsUnpluggedColumbiaLive album
BushRazorblade SuitcaseTrauma/InterscopeProduced by Steve Albini
MelvinsStagAtlantic
MoistCreatureEMIMainstream hit
Def LeppardSlangMercuryGold in UK and US
NirvanaFrom the Muddy Banks of the WishkahDGCLive album
Pearl JamNo CodeEpic
The Presidents of the United States of AmericaIIColumbiaMainstream hit
Screaming TreesDustEpic
SoundgardenDown on the UpsideA&M
Stone Temple PilotsTiny Music... Songs from the Vatican Gift ShopAtlantic
Various artistsHype!Sub PopSoundtrack album
1997
BushDeconstructedTrauma/InterscopeRemix album; Mainstream hit
HoleThe First SessionSympathy for the Record Industry
HoleMy Body, the Hand GrenadeCity SlangCompilation album
KissMercury
L7Slash
MelvinsHonkyAtlantic
The Presidents of the United States of AmericaRaritiesSony Music JapanCompilation album
SilverchairFreak ShowMurmurMainstream hit
SoundgardenA-SidesA&MCompilation album
TrulyFeeling You UpCapitol
1998
Eleventh Avenue MurmurFinal studio album
HoleCelebrity SkinGeffenMainstream hit
Jerry CantrellBoggy DepotColumbiaDebut release
L7Man's RuinLive album
MudhoneyTomorrow Hit TodayReprise
Pearl JamYieldEpic
Pearl JamLive on Two LegsEpicLive album
The Presidents of the United States of AmericaPure FrostingColumbiaCompilation album
1999
Alice in ChainsColumbiaCompilation album
Alice in ChainsMusic BankColumbiaBox set
BushThe Science of ThingsTrauma/InterscopeMainstream hit
L7Slap-HappyBong Load CustomFinal studio album
Love BatteryConfusion Au Go GoC/Z RecordsFinal studio album
MelvinsThe MaggotIpecac
MelvinsThe BootlickerIpecac
Stone Temple PilotsNo. 4Atlantic
2000
Alice in ChainsLiveColumbiaLive album
Babes in ToylandLived, Devil, ViledAlmafameCompilation album
L7The Slash YearsSlashCompilation album
MelvinsThe CrybabyIpecac
MudhoneyMarch to FuzzSub PopCompilation album
MudhoneySub PopCompilation album
Pearl JamBinauralEpic
TrulyTwilight CurtainsCapitol
2001
Alice in ChainsGreatest HitsColumbiaCompilation album
Screaming TreesNearly Lost YouEpicCompilation album
Stone Temple PilotsShangri-La Dee DaAtlantic
2002
Jerry CantrellDegradation TripRoadrunner
MudhoneySince We've Become TranslucentSub Pop
NirvanaNirvanaDGCCompilation album
Pearl JamRiot ActEpic
2003
Pearl JamLost DogsEpicCompilation album
Stone Temple PilotsThank YouAtlanticCompilation album
2004
MoistEMICompilation album
NirvanaWith the Lights OutDGCBox set
Pearl JamLive at Benaroya HallBMGLive album
Pearl JamRearviewmirror (Greatest Hits 1991–2003)EpicCompilation album
2005
EarthHex; Or Printing in the Infernal MethodSouthern Lord Records
BushThe Best of '94–'99SPV GmbHCompilation album
BushZen X FourKirtlandLive album
HammerboxLive EMP Skychurch, Seattle, WAKufalaLive album
NirvanaDGCCompilation album
Screaming TreesEpicCompilation album
2006
Alice in ChainsThe Essential Alice in ChainsColumbiaCompilation album
MudhoneyUnder a Billion SunsSub Pop
Pearl JamPearl JamJ
2007
Pearl JamLive at the Gorge 05/06Rhino/WEABox set
2008
EarthThe Bees Made Honey in the Lion's SkullSouthern Lord Records
MudhoneyThe Lucky OnesSub Pop
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Alice in ChainsBlack Gives Way To BlueEMI
NirvanaLive At ReadingGeffenLive album
2010
HoleNobody's DaughterMercury
Stone Temple PilotsStone Temple PilotsAtlantic
SoundgardenTelephantasmA&M RecordsCompilation album
2011
EarthAngels of Darkness, Demons of Light ISouthern Lord Records
SoundgardenLive on I-5 A&M RecordsLive album
Screaming TreesSunyata ProductionsPost-breakup album
2012
EarthAngels of Darkness, Demons of Light IISouthern Lord Records
SoundgardenKing AnimalSeven Four Entertainment/Republic RecordsFinal studio album
2013
Alice in ChainsThe Devil Put Dinosaurs HereCapitol
Pearl JamLightning BoltMonkeywrench Records
2014
EarthPrimitive and DeadlySouthern Lord Records
The Presidents of the United States of AmericaKudos to You!PUSA Inc.Final studio album
SoundgardenA&M RecordsCompilation album
2015
Kid CudiSpeedin' Bullet 2 HeavenWicked Awesome/Republic
2018
Alice in ChainsRainier FogBMG
Mudhoney Digital GarbageSub Pop
2019
EarthFull upon Her Burning LipsSargent House
2020
BushThe KingdomBMG
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Notes and References

  1. Book: Martin, Jose Luis. Leyendas Urbanas del Rock. 29 July 2019. Ma Non Troppo. 978-84-9917-574-4. es. 27 June 2020.
  2. Web site: Timothy and Elizabeth Bracy . Stereogum . Stereogum . 2012-07-20 . 2016-11-13.
  3. Def Leppard Embrace Grunge. Alternative Rock Recoils. There's nothing like selling squillions of records to induce a mid-life crisis. Hence Def Leppard's decision in 1996 to get down with the kids, hire a villa in Spain and, rather belatedly, go grunge for their sixth album, Slang. . Q. 63. John. Aizlewood. August 2012.