Name: Under A Billion Suns
Brand: Mudhoney

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

sp700

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Discogs ID

[r7012382]

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2019-01-04

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0098787070019

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Mudhoney

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Sub Pop

Mudhoney is an American alternative rock band that was formed in Seattle, Washington in 1988. The band was created by vocalist Mark Arm and former guitarist Steve Turner after the split of the influential Seattle band Green River.

Although Mudhoney did not achieve the same level of fame as some of their label and city mates, they were a significant part of the early 90s grunge scene. With their enduring presence, they have become one of the most respected and long-lasting groups from that era.

Known for their raw and energetic sound, Mudhoney has left a lasting impact on alternative rock music. Their contributions to the genre continue to be celebrated by fans around the world.

Short for "Subterranean Pop" 

The label was an outgrowth of [a=Bruce Pavitt]'s Olympia, WA based (print) fanzine, which became the well respected cassettezine of the same name. 

After his move to Seattle he ran a music column in the Seattle Rocket also called Sub Pop.

After initial forays into the record label world with a [a=Green River] 7" (not officially on Sub Pop) and the Sub Pop 100 LP, the label exploded onto the indie scene with four influential colored vinyl 7"s which included [a=Mudhoney]'s "Touch Me I'm Sick" which made the year-end top 10 playlist of nearly every music journalist in the world.

Subsequent hyping of the label in the English music press put them on the map, and grunge was born.

Label-Code is 03159; rarely found printed on releases (basically only on releases manufactured/licensed by Warner/WEA Germany)

LP with Download. Long out of print vinyl reissue of this 2006 album. Album number nine could be Mudhoney's most electrifying record since 'Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge', contrasting a band with a burgeoning social conscience, but one that shows no signs of growing old. Barreling along with the sodden riffs of guitarist Steve Turner and a rhythm section that overflows in chaos (see the instrumental 'A Brief Celebration of Indifference'), vocalist Mark Arm is aping maturity, spitting a soured societal fury over D.C. demigods ('Hard-on For War'), plodding expectations ('Where is the Future') and repeat hangovers ('Let's Drop In,' complete with female harmonies and Memphis-style horns).

Under A Billion Suns

Music GB

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