Five Legged Dog
Melvins · 2021
149 min · 36 tracks · alternative rock · experimental rock · noise rock
A sprawling collection of heavy, experimental rock that blends dissonance with haunting melodies across its expansive duration.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic shifts with peaks wave-like pacing throughout experimental soundscapes to explore
- Context
- Released on October 15, 2021, 'Five Legged Dog' is the Melvins' first album featuring a fully acoustic arrangement, showcasing their willingness to experiment and evolve. This release comes after their long history of genre-defying music, marking a notable shift as they explore new textures and sounds in their extensive discography that spans over three decades.
- If you like
- alternative rock, experimental rock, noise rock
Five Legged Dog is an album by Melvins, released in 2021. A sprawling collection of heavy, experimental rock that blends dissonance with haunting melodies across its expansive duration. This album stands out not only for its unique acoustic reinterpretations of past tracks but also for its critical reception, where it was praised by various outlets like Pitchfork for its inventive approach. The Melvins continue to influence the sludge metal scene and beyond, highlighting their status as avant-garde pioneers within the rock genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Five Legged Dog sound like?
A sprawling collection of heavy, experimental rock that blends dissonance with haunting melodies across its expansive duration. Rooted in alternative rock and experimental rock.
What makes Five Legged Dog by Melvins notable?
This album stands out not only for its unique acoustic reinterpretations of past tracks but also for its critical reception, where it was praised by various outlets like Pitchfork for its inventive approach. The Melvins continue to influence the sludge metal scene and beyond, highlighting their status as avant-garde pioneers within the rock genre. Released on October 15, 2021, 'Five Legged Dog' is the Melvins' first album featuring a fully acoustic arrangement, showcasing their willingness to experiment and evolve. This release comes after their long history of genre-defying music, marking a notable shift as they explore new textures and sounds in their extensive discography that spans over three decades.
Who is Five Legged Dog for?
Five Legged Dog works well if you're into dynamic shifts with peaks, wave-like pacing throughout and experimental soundscapes to explore.
How many songs are on Five Legged Dog?
Five Legged Dog has 36 tracks, running approximately 149 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Edgar the Elephant 3:30
- 2 Up the Dumper 2:12
- 3 Hung Bunny / Roman Dog Bird 12:33
- 4 Hooch Standout 2:37
- 5 Billy Fish 4:08
- 6 Shevil 5:13
- 7 Charlie 2:07
- 8 A Growing Disgust 4:56
- 9 Eye Flys / Woman 8:17
- 10 Pitfalls in Serving Warrants 2:48
- 11 Outside Chance 2:11
- 12 Evil New War God Standout 4:34
- 13 The Bloated Pope 3:52
- 14 Bad Move 3:27
- 15 With Teeth 2:44
- 16 Halo of Flies 8:22
Disc 2
- 1 Oven 1:54
- 2 Sway 3:09
- 3 Anaconda 2:49
- 4 Lovely Butterflies 2:58
- 5 Boris 6:56
- 6 It’s Shoved 2:40
- 7 Honey Bucket Standout 2:54
- 8 We Are Doomed 6:48
- 9 Fly Paper 2:27
- 10 Let God Be Your Gardener 2:11
- 11 At the Stake 1:39
- 12 Night Goat 6:05
- 13 Queen 2:42
- 14 Everybody’s Talking 2:45
- 15 Revolve 3:51
- 16 Suicide in Progress 2:54
- 17 Prig 1:50
- 18 The Bit 5:15
- 19 Civilized Worm 6:43
- 20 Don’t Forget to Breathe 7:32
Release Date
October 15, 2021
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
149 min 50 sec
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