Superunknown

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studio album
First released:
Mar 8 1994

Overview Edit

Superunknown is the fourth album by American rock band Soundgarden, released on March 8, 1994 through A&M Records. Soundgarden began work on the album after touring in support of its previous album, Badmotorfinger (1991). Superunknown captured the heaviness of the band's earlier releases while displaying a more diverse range of influences.

Superunknown was a critical and commercial success and became the band's breakthrough album. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and reached high positions on charts worldwide. Five singles were released from the album: "The Day I Tried to Live", "My Wave", "Fell on Black Days", "Spoonman" and "Black Hole Sun", the latter two of which won Grammy Awards and helped Soundgarden reach mainstream popularity. In 1995, the album was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rock Album. The album has been certified five times platinum by the RIAA in the United States and remains Soundgarden's most successful album.

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Record label:
Catalog number:
31454 0198 2
Release dates:
  • Mar 8 1994 in United States

Genres

Alternative Metal, Alternative Rock, Grunge, Hard Rock, Rock, Alternative. Vote on Genres

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5 stars Simply the best
I've listened to lots of music, and "Superunknown" doubtlessly stands as arguably the best album I have ever heard. Visionary, perfectly executed and technically impeccable, Soundgarden set the standard for dark hard rock with this one. I can't really think of a place to start in praising this album, but Chris Cornell's vocals are as good a place as any. From the hushed tones of "Fell on Black Days" to the cathartic wailing of tunes like "My Wave" and the propulsive singing of "Fourth of July," …
Written by Wheelchair Assassin
3 stars Tune Down or Tune Out
Soundgarden doesn't waste any time hitting everybody right away with their brand of bruising rock and roll on "Superunknown." "Let Me Drown" leads things off in a most in-your-face way, sounding almost live amid whirlwind garage guitar howlings and Matt Cameron's popping, energetic thumps, which are capable of forcing anyone to play the air-drums in certain spots. It's a fast and furious way to lead things off, and "My Way" keeps the energy going, with do-your-own-thing lyrics by Chris Cornell a…
Written by Sal Nudo

Track listing Edit

Credits Edit

  1. compiler

    1. David Collins [mastering]
  2. composer

    1. Chris Cornell [vocals, rhythm guitar]
  3. design

    1. Kevin Westenberg [band photography]
  4. engineer

    1. Adam Kasper [assistant engineering]
  5. other

    1. Tony Messina [studio assistance]
  1. performer

    1. April Acevez [viola on "Half"]
    2. Ben Shepherd [bass, drums and percussion on "Head Down", backing vocals on "Spoonman", lead vocals and guitar on "Half"]
    3. Gregg Keplinger [drums and percussion on "Head Down", studio assistance]
    4. Justine Foy [cello on "Half"]
    5. Kim Thayil [lead guitar]
    6. Matt Cameron [drums, percussion, mellotron on "Mailman", "Spoons" [pots and pans] on "Spoonman"]
    7. Michael Beinhorn [piano on "Let Me Drown", production]
    8. Natasha Shneider [clavinet on "Fresh Tendrils"]
  2. producer

Other versions Edit

Superunknown 16 tracks format: 1 x CD
record label: Universal/Polygram
catalog number: 198
release dates: Mar 18 1994
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Superunknown 16 tracks format: 1 x CD
record label: A & M Records
catalog number: 198
release dates: Mar 8 1994
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