The iconic fifth album Houdini by the Melvins captures the bands power, vision, and musical strangeness. Its an essential 90s release, combining elements of grunge with hard rock and sludge metal. 180 gram audiophile vinyl Gatefold Sleeve The iconic fifth album Houdini by the Melvins captures the bands power, vision, and musical strangeness. Its an essential 90s release, combining elements of grunge with hard rock and sludge metal. Their biggest commercially success and first major label release is an album where they displaying the full width of their musical abilities. Buzz Osbournes guitar sound is deep and heavy and combined with Dale Crovers powerful drum rolls and fills it sounds really impressive. Kurt Cobain (Nirvana) added his guitar skills to the track “Sky Pup” and can be heard as a percussionist on “Spread Eagle Beagle”. Its one of the most accessible Melvins albums and the gateway to explore more records by the band. Houdini is the ultimate Melvins classic and a must-have for every grunge and music fan in general.
