In the early days of their career their dark, heavy, oppressively slow sound made them innovators of genres like sludge, grunge, and doom metal. The Melvins' music is influenced by Flipper, Black Flag's My War-era hardcore punk and Black Sabbath-style heavy metal, but their idiosyncratic approach, bizarre sense of humor, and experimentation make neat categorization difficult. Singer/guitarist Buzz Osborne (aka "King Buzzo") and drummer Dale Crover are constant members while several bass guitarists have cycled through the group. The Melvins usually performed as a trio until 2006 when two members of Big Business became permanent members of the band.
The band was named after a grocery clerk at the Thriftway in Montesano, Washington where Osborne was employed. Melvin was the most-hated fellow employee and the band felt it to be an appropriate name. Like SF noisenik predecessors Flipper, their love of slow tempos and sludgy sound were a strong influence on grunge music, especially Nirvana and many other bands from Seattle. Their protegés, however, tended to use more conventional musical structures with this sound.
Though the group has received mostly positive critical notice, Crover's drumming has been especially praised; Patrick Kennedy describes his work as "astonishing, powerful, and daring."
While never finding and most likely never even seeking great mainstream success, the Melvins maintain an impressive schedule of new albums and tours, including a collaboration with Fantômas in The Fantômas Melvins Big Band, two releases with former Dead Kennedys frontman Jello Biafra, and in 2004 the Melvins collaborated with ambient artist Lustmord for Pigs of the Roman Empire. In appreciation of their devoted fans, the Melvins have released various collectables through the years that have included two-headed dolls, an eight-track tape, and a plastic fetus in a jar.
Fellow Aberdeen resident Kurt Cobain (a good friend of Crover) was a huge Melvins fan and helped them transport their equipment to a few shows. Cobain also auditioned to join the band on bass, but he didn't make it, reportedly because he was so nervous that he forgot all the songs. Cobain maintained his relation with the band. Later he produced and played on some songs (guitar on "Sky Pup", percussion on "Spread Eagle Beagle") on the band's major label debut, Houdini. Dale Crover is also attributed as playing on the Nirvana debut album, Bleach, and on "Incesticide". In addition, Dave Grohl (ex-drummer for Nirvana) co-wrote and played drums for Isabella on Buzzo's Melvins solo album, King Buzzo.
Judy Pt. 2
Melvins Lyrics
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I know I'm gon' not hear Whatever
You said, I thought it was never
I got your message, took me into Addiction
You said, I said, I'll be forever
I know I'm gon' not hear Whatever
You said, I thought it was never
Hold up, hold up, hold up
Hold up, say what's up, never Had a bad shit like this
Ex was lying like this
You was talking, talking, talking
But I never heard a word being The truth
You really had me broken, Smoking, throwing everything That I see
Taking all the X-Bars that I see
To help me calm down my Anxiety
Cause I need it, Cause I need it
I'm seeing shit, I'm seeing shit
I'm seeing all these demons, Cause I need these drugs me to Get by
You said, I said, I'll be forever
I know I'm gon' not hear Whatever
You said, I thought it was never
I got your message, took me into Addiction
You said, I said, I'll be forever
I know I'm gon' not hear Whatever
You said, I thought it was never
I got your message, took me into Addiction
Drugs took me too far
Helped me with them scars
All the memories we had, all the Fucking time we spent
Fucked up my mind so bad, it Hurt so much
Seeing you with the man that You now really love
Before it was me
Now I can't trust those forever's And promises anymore
Just go ahead and fuck yourself
For lying all the time
I never ever wanna see your face Nearby again
Glad that you're with him
Cause now I got time smoking My weed again
You said, I said, I'll be forever
I know I'm gon' not hear Whatever
You said, I thought it was never
I got your message, took me into Addiction
You said, I said, I'll be forever
I know I'm gon' not hear Whatever
You said, I thought it was never
I got your message, took me into Addiction
The lyrics to Melvins's song "Judy Pt. 2" speak about a toxic relationship and the consequences it has on the singer's mental and emotional well-being. The repeated refrain of "You said, I said, I'll be forever" conveys a sense of false promises and delusion. The singer acknowledges that they will not hear whatever is being said because they are trapped in their addiction. The message from the person they are referring to pulls them deeper into their destructive habits.
The second verse reveals the extent of the damage caused by the relationship. The singer mentions feeling broken and resorting to drugs to cope with their anxiety. They express a sense of desperation to get by, even if it means relying on substances. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the impact of the addictive behavior and the powerlessness felt by the singer.
In the final verse, the singer reflects on the memories shared with this person and how those memories now haunt them. They mention seeing their former partner with someone new and feeling betrayed. The trust they had in relationships is shattered, and they express disdain for the person's constant lying. However, they find solace in turning to drugs again, as it provides temporary relief from the pain.
Overall, "Judy Pt. 2" highlights the destructive nature of a toxic relationship and the subsequent struggle with addiction. It delves into the singer's emotional turmoil, their longing for escape, and their reliance on substances as a coping mechanism.
Line by Line Meaning
You said, I said, I'll be forever
We both made promises of eternal commitment
I know I'm gon' not hear Whatever
I acknowledge that I won't listen to reason
You said, I thought it was never
You expressed doubt and disbelief
I got your message, took me into Addiction
I received your communication and it led me down a path of addiction
Hold up, hold up, hold up
Wait, wait, wait
Hold up, say what's up, never Had a bad shit like this
Wait, ask what's going on; never experienced something this terrible
Ex was lying like this
My previous lover deceived me in a similar way
You was talking, talking, talking
You were speaking incessantly
But I never heard a word being The truth
But I never heard any truthful words
You really had me broken, Smoking, throwing everything That I see
You truly shattered me, causing me to smoke and destroy everything in sight
Taking all the X-Bars that I see
Consuming all the Xanax bars I come across
To help me calm down my Anxiety
In an attempt to soothe my anxiety
Cause I need it, Cause I need it
Because I rely on it, because I rely on it
I'm seeing shit, I'm seeing shit
I'm experiencing hallucinations, I'm experiencing hallucinations
I'm seeing all these demons, Cause I need these drugs me to Get by
I'm perceiving these demonic figures because I require drugs to cope
Drugs took me too far
Substances led me astray
Helped me with them scars
Assisted in healing my emotional wounds
All the memories we had, all the Fucking time we spent
Recollections of our shared experiences, all the fucking time we wasted
Fucked up my mind so bad, it Hurt so much
Damaged my mind severely, causing immense pain
Seeing you with the man that You now really love
Witnessing you with the man you truly love now
Before it was me
Previously, it was me
Now I can't trust those forever's And promises anymore
Now I can no longer trust in forever and promises
Just go ahead and fuck yourself
Simply go and fuck yourself
For lying all the time
For constantly deceiving me
I never ever wanna see your face Nearby again
I never, ever want to see your face in close proximity again
Glad that you're with him
I'm happy that you're with him
Cause now I got time smoking My weed again
Because now I have the time to smoke my weed again
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Brayden Melvin
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thekizer45
Seen them live. There is no brake between songs. They mean to entertain, and entertain they do. Some of the most amazing musicians you will ever see!
Chris Dawson
That break where Buzzo swings back and the sun is shining behind him.... that is some excellent camera work. So epic.
macleodponeage
I can't wait for the new album, I hope its sludgier than the last, but the Melvins can't disappoint me no matter what they do.
Sean Rizzotti
the best band. we need more melvins stuff up here like this. hail the gods themselves.
Shock Resistor
That is a kick ass video!! Brain Center live is incredible!!
Dracanic
i just saw them live... they are awsome!!! and my friend just compleatly compleated his collection of melvins cd's . pretty rad
Ranaldo20
goddamn the melvins rock my face off! one of the best live bands EVAR.
hicks727
One of their best lineups.....I think
smashbeans
the melvins freaking rock!
Jim Tauscher
i've seen them do this combo live in philly. only thing is it's pretty damn fast.