A-Sides
Soundgarden · 1997
79 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · heavy metal
A powerful compilation where grunge anthems and haunting melodies collide in a sonic landscape of raw emotion.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic progression with emotional peaks raw emotion in every track wave-like pacing throughout album
- Context
- Released on November 4, 1997, 'A-Sides' marked Soundgarden's first greatest hits collection following their breakup earlier that year. This compilation encapsulated their contributions to the grunge movement and included tracks from their main albums, showcasing their evolution from underground band to mainstream success.
- If you like
- alternative rock, hard rock, heavy metal
A-Sides is an album by Soundgarden, released in 1997. A powerful compilation where grunge anthems and haunting melodies collide in a sonic landscape of raw emotion. 'A-Sides' debuted at number 16 on the Billboard 200 and was certified gold by the RIAA, illustrating its commercial impact. The album solidified Soundgarden's legacy as pioneers of the grunge movement, influencing countless artists in the genre and beyond. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does A-Sides sound like?
A powerful compilation where grunge anthems and haunting melodies collide in a sonic landscape of raw emotion. Rooted in alternative rock and hard rock.
What makes A-Sides by Soundgarden notable?
'A-Sides' debuted at number 16 on the Billboard 200 and was certified gold by the RIAA, illustrating its commercial impact. The album solidified Soundgarden's legacy as pioneers of the grunge movement, influencing countless artists in the genre and beyond. Released on November 4, 1997, 'A-Sides' marked Soundgarden's first greatest hits collection following their breakup earlier that year. This compilation encapsulated their contributions to the grunge movement and included tracks from their main albums, showcasing their evolution from underground band to mainstream success.
Who is A-Sides for?
A-Sides works well if you're into dynamic progression with emotional peaks, raw emotion in every track and wave-like pacing throughout album.
How many songs are on A-Sides?
A-Sides has 17 tracks, running approximately 79 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nothing to Say 4:00
- 2 Flower 3:30
- 3 Loud Love 4:59
- 4 Hands All Over 6:04
- 5 Get on the Snake 3:47
- 6 Jesus Christ Pose Standout 5:54
- 7 Outshined 5:14
- 8 Rusty Cage 4:29
- 9 Spoonman Standout 4:10
- 10 The Day I Tried to Live 5:23
- 11 Black Hole Sun Standout 5:22
- 12 Fell on Black Days 4:44
- 13 Pretty Noose 4:15
- 14 Burden in My Hand 4:54
- 15 Blow Up the Outside World 5:49
- 16 Ty Cobb 3:10
- 17 Bleed Together 3:51
Release Date
November 4, 1997
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
79 min 41 sec
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