Soundgarden was an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 198… Read Full Bio ↴Soundgarden was an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1984 by singer and rhythm guitarist Chris Cornell, lead guitarist Kim Thayil (both of whom are the only members to appear in every incarnation of the band), and bassist Hiro Yamamoto. Matt Cameron became the band's full-time drummer in 1986, while bassist Ben Shepherd became a permanent replacement for Yamamoto in 1990. The band dissolved in 1997 and re-formed in 2010. Following Cornell's death in 2017 and a year of uncertainty of the band's future, Thayil declared in October 2018 that the band was finished; they did, however, reunite in January 2019 for a one-off concert in tribute to Cornell.

Soundgarden are associated with grunge, a style of alternative rock that developed in Seattle. After releasing two EPs on the Seattle-based label Sub-Pop in 1987 and 1988, their debut album, Ultramega OK was released on the California-based independent label SST Records in 1989. While the album did not sell well nationally, it gained critical acclaim and was nominated for a Grammy award in 1990. They recorded their second album, Louder Than Love, independently but had signed with major label A&M Records in the interim, and released the album as their major label debut. Unlike their debut, which had failed to chart, Louder Than Love peaked at number 108 on the Billboard 200 album chart. Released the same day as fellow Seattle grunge act Nirvana's album Nevermind, their third album Badmotorfinger would bring Soundgarden to national acclaim for the first time, buoyed by the popularity of the singles "Jesus Christ Pose", "Outshined", and "Rusty Cage", the album would reach number 39 on the Billboard 200 and has been certified double-platinum by the RIAA. Soundgarden was one of the seminal creators of grunge, a style of alternative rock that developed in Seattle, and was the first of a number of grunge bands to sign to the record label Sub Pop. Soundgarden was also one of the first grunge bands to sign to a major label (A&M Records in 1989), though they did not achieve commercial success until they popularized the genre in the early 1990s with Seattle contemporaries Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, and Nirvana.

Soundgarden achieved its biggest success with the 1994 album Superunknown, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and yielded the Grammy Award-winning singles "Spoonman" and "Black Hole Sun". In 1996, the band experimented with new sonic textures on their follow-up album Down on the Upside, which debuted at number 2 on the Billboard 200 and spawned several hit singles of its own, including "Burden in My Hand" and "Blow Up the Outside World". In 1997, the band broke up due to internal strife over its creative direction and exhaustion from touring. After more than a decade of working on projects and other bands, Soundgarden reunited in 2010, and Republic Records released their sixth and final studio album, King Animal, two years later.

As of 2019, Soundgarden sold more than 14 million records in the United States, and an estimated 30 million worldwide. VH1 ranked Soundgarden at number 14 in their special 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock.

Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soundgarden

Studio albums
Ultramega OK (1988)
Louder Than Love (1989)
Badmotorfinger (1991)
Superunknown (1994)
Down on the Upside (1996)
King Animal (2012)

Pretty Noose
Soundgarden Lyrics

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I caught the moon today
Pick it up
And throw it away all right
I got the perfect steal
A cleaner love
With a dirty feel all right
Fallout and take the bait
Eat the fruit

And kiss the snake goodnight

Common ruse, dirty face
Pretty noose is pretty hate
And I don't like what you got me hanging from
And I don't like what you got me hanging from
And I don't like what you got me hanging from

Let your motor race
Pick it up
And get this mother gone
Out from and far away
The wooden stake
This thing has got me on

Diamond rope, silver chain
Pretty noose is pretty pain
And I don't like what you got me hanging from
And I don't like what you got me hanging from
And I don't like what you got me hanging from
And I don't like what you got me hanging from

Common ruse, dirty face
Pretty noose is pretty hate
And I don't care what you got
I don't care what you need
I don't want anything
And I don't like what you got me hanging from
And I don't like what you got me hanging from
And I don't like what you got me hanging from
And I don't like what you got me hanging from

And I don't like what you got me hanging from

And I don't like what you got me hanging from
Yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Soundgarden's "Pretty Noose" are open to interpretation, but the song seems to be about toxic relationships and the feeling of being trapped. The first verse references catching the moon and throwing it away, which could symbolize rejecting something that seems unattainable or out of reach. The next line, "I got the perfect steal, a cleaner love with a dirty feel," suggests that the singer has found someone who appears to offer love and happiness, but there's something deceptive or harmful underneath. The allusion to eating the fruit and kissing the snake goodnight further emphasizes the idea of being deceived or betrayed.

The chorus repeats the line "Pretty noose is pretty hate," which seems to suggest that the relationship the singer is in is both attractive and dangerous. The lyrics "And I don't like what you got me hanging from" echo this sentiment, suggesting that the singer feels trapped or ensnared in the relationship. The mention of a "common ruse" and "dirty face" reinforces the sense that the singer's partner is not what they seem.

The second verse references a "diamond rope" and "silver chain," which could suggest that the singer is being held captive or restrained in some way. The line "Let your motor race, pick it up, and get this mother gone" could be a call to escape the situation entirely. The final lines of the song repeat the chorus, with the singer expressing their dislike and frustration with their situation.

Overall, "Pretty Noose" is a dark but powerful reflection on the difficulties of letting go of a relationship that is harmful, even when it might seem attractive on the surface.

Line by Line Meaning

I caught the moon today
I achieved something that seemed impossible

Pick it up
Take hold of it

And throw it away all right
However, I let it go as it was not worth keeping

I got the perfect steal
I have obtained a perfect opportunity or situation that I can exploit

A cleaner love
A pure, uncontaminated kind of love

With a dirty feel all right
Despite there being something unpleasant or undesirable associated with it

Fallout and take the bait
Be caught up in a trap or scheme

Eat the fruit
Be deceived into taking something that appears good but is actually harmful

And kiss the snake goodnight
Be friendly with or trust someone who will eventually betray you

Common ruse, dirty face
A deceptive tactic that is commonly used and recognizable because of its unsavory nature

Pretty noose is pretty hate
Something that appears attractive on the surface but in reality is dangerous, harmful, or unpleasant

And I don't like what you got me hanging from
I am unhappy with the situation I find myself in or the influence someone has over me

Let your motor race
Go full throttle or take the opportunity to do something with vigor and energy

Out from and far away
Escape or get away from a situation or influence

The wooden stake
A symbolic or literal device used to destroy or eliminate something or someone

This thing has got me on
I am trapped and unable to escape

Diamond rope, silver chain
Something that appears valuable or precious, but is actually restraining or harmful

Pretty noose is pretty pain
Something that appears attractive on the surface but ultimately causes harm and suffering

And I don't care what you got
I am not interested in or willing to accept what you are offering

I don't care what you need
I am not concerned with your desires or requirements

I don't want anything
I am uninterested in material or emotional gain

And I don't like what you got me hanging from
I am dissatisfied with my current situation or the influence someone has over me

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Chris Cornell

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@ItzJammyZzJ

7y↑357

I caught the moon today
Pick it up
And throw it away all right
I got the perfect steal
A cleaner love
With a dirty feel all right
Fall out and take the bait
Eat the fruit
And kiss the snake goodnight

Common ruse dirty face
Pretty noose is pretty hate
And I don't like
What you got me hanging from

Let your motor race
Pick it up
And get this mother gone
Out from and far away
The wooden stake
This thing has got me on

Diamond rope silver chain
Pretty noose is pretty pain
And I don't like
What you got me hanging from

I don't care what you got
I don't care what you need
I don't want anything
And I don't like
What you got me hanging from

All comments from YouTube:

@DoesDad

5y↑3.4K

RIP Layne Staley, Kurt Cobain, Chris Cornell and Scott Weiland. You guys created one of the greatest genres of music and I'll always be listening. Thank you.

@ScoriacTears

5y↑86

I snap my fingers
the years have gone
the lump in my throat
is for the love of their song

@sergeybatalov1616

5y↑26

ты чертовски прав мой друг

@veryfine69

5y↑8

Well said!

@jameshelton6035

5y↑28

"Scott Weiland"

You spelled "Eddie Vedder" wrong.

@thatthingthatisaid65

@@sergeybatalov1616 Threth nic tolk

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@timmercer4163

2y↑119

One of the most underrated lyricists of all time. Just pure concentrated poetry.

@fredmercury1314

40w↑10

It's alright but it's no WAP. 🤣🤣

@basbleupeaunoire

37w↑8

@@fredmercury1314 lol

@alfredocastanedagarcia5616

26w

Do you understand a bit of it?

@amirmouradmusic

45w↑33

Before the internet you felt so lucky to stumble across such a video on television. And the enthusiasm would grow to buy the record because of such a rare treat. All the associations leading up to buying the record, physically, would only add to the experience. In the digital age of consuming music - we’ve lost something precious.

@ophrahgiedon228

6w↑2

But a whole world 🌎 gets 🌍 to continue to rediscover the music through technology.

@casefile5978

3y↑755

Even after all the years and Chris Cornell’s passing this band is still making new diehard fans. Music is a big part of my life and I can say Soundgarden is my favorite band right now, after listening to Superunkown for the first time this year.

@krism8950

3y↑23

It’s my favorite album of all time. Came out when I was in high school and I haven’t stopped listening to it since.

@Sivarajansam931

3y↑24

I am one of new die hard fan. I used to be listening to pop music. Just started listening to soundgarden 2 years ago. I gave up Pop Music and started to be fan of Rock music.

@vadergravy

3y↑34

I'm 41 now. Been listening to these guys since I was 11. It's so good to know they are still gaining new fans.

@ryansilverchriscornell

2y↑7

You mean after Chris Cornell‘s brutal murder cover-up!

@ryansilverchriscornell

2y↑2

Even if Chris Cornell wanted to overdose oh yeah to do was overdose on his painkillers, How would he have to put himself through the next level of agony

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@Jeff-sf9rd

5y↑1.1K

Kim Thayll is one of the most underrated guitarists of all time. And Matt Cameron has always been a monster on the drums. And then Ben Shepard with the killer bass line.

@reverendwartooth8470

5y↑39

The solo is one of Kim's best. They were all amazing... grew up on Soundgarden. Happy I got to finally see them live a few years before Chris killed himself. RIP Chris.

@BenReid1

5y↑21

Yes and no. I think among musicians Kim is really well respected. General public, hard to say.

@SubaruWRXspdManual

5y↑33

Soundgarden was damn near a supergroup, if not one. So damn good.

@phoradio1277

4y↑10

Kim was the reason I never took guitar lessons 😆 "You don't need them kid. Express yourself not what someone teaches you. You might end up sounding like someone else". 20 years later when I cut my teeth as a gun slinger I always remembered that.

@jeremyhodge6216

4y↑5

These guys are great 🤗

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@Daskaar

8y↑2.2K

i remember how it felt when i was lucky enough to catch the video on mtv after waiting and wishing for two hours.

@jaimevalarinos43

8y↑16

i know right

@chriswhite9474

8y↑118

anyone who got to watch any music video on MTV was lucky.

@freddead1438

8y↑59

i used to watch the late night mtv cause it had better music

@kaskahea1274

7y↑43

Daskaar they use to overplay Smashing Pumpkins "Bullet with Butterfly Wngs" all da fucking time...haha! Those were good days watching MTV countdown!! Then Single Out with Jenny McCarthy

@YoungMasterpiece

7y↑2

Yeah...

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@robertjohnson8491

3y↑267

Matt Cameron really shines when he's playing with Soundgarden. When he's playing with Pearl Jam not really. He deserves more credit than what he currently gets.

@isaaka4277

3y↑32

He belongs in Soundgarden, that's his sound completely. With Pearl jam he sounds like Pearl jam, an it's still tight, but I feel like Soundgarden is more him, he shines through better with them an it's his o.g band.

@LukeGarfieldMusic

3y↑11

I also love how he rocks a turtleneck in this clip. Nothing to prove, he's got this.

@malcolmkhummel3

3y↑5

I give him the credit...an amazing drummer....one of my favs.

@curtisc7382

3y↑4

He hand more say in Soundgarden. Eddie took control of Pearl Jam by their third album.

@cliffordledford2289

3y↑1

Fuckin ey man, I agree. I seriously think Cameron and Dave a. From pearl jam, 2 of my biggest influences beside Bonham. But that's different debate

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@joshuaruff7930

5y↑725

No band today will ever sound like this 20 years still as good as it was

@gongil1974

4y↑11

Tool...hold my merkin

@rogerreynolds7063

4y↑20

Absolutely...one of the best voice's ever

@dre4011

4y↑3

Amen brother!

@ericleonkingery9229

4y↑13

Just as good now as it was the 1st time hearing it as a teenager in the 90's. Danm lucky to be alive then!!

@patrickgibbons8353

3y↑15

No other band moved me like soundgarden! Love pearl jam,nirvana ect but CC was the fucking man !!!

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@nightowl3582

8y↑179

Such controlled power in that voice.

@lizmarie868

7y↑3

Nightowl358 Yes so true he had one sexy voice...

@apurugganan

7y↑7

Was it Brad Pitt or somebody would say that he'd be there at the house, and the ladies would just watch and listen to him play. That voice, that wail. That talent.

@MrMrdlegend

7y↑5

andy p Val Kilmer

@dianetilson7231

7y↑8

I could just watch him breathe and I'd be fine with that! DAM!

@toocoolfortheroom380

5y↑1

Keep it in your pants ladies

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@brink442

7y↑201

The bass line in this song gets me every time and this is why Soundgarden is the best. Four master musicians.

@juliecasanova2661

7y↑1

He had me at Soundgarden for sure.

@lisaparsons2544

5y↑1

I agree great

@Lukather1979

5y↑10

The bass is a major part to Soundgarden music...

@lisaparsons2544

5y↑3

@@Lukather1979 I agree like the guitar to

@keithklassen5320

I really like the notes, but I do wish the bass tone was a bit more punchy. Like maybe a bridge pickup tone, and/or a pick.

@allexxburr8755

3y↑155

THIS SONG SLAPS SO HARD NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES YOU LISTEN

@traceybriscuso4333

11w

I agree, I saw this farewell 96 Lollapalooza in 100 💯 heat in W.P.B 🍌🍌🍌

@rachelhayes1112

1y↑90

Still hard to comprehend that he gone, love his vocals. Soundgarden are still one of my top 5 bands. Still listening to their music at 50 years old.

@kimerleviccaro1957

1y↑5

I am 65 and grew up with classic rock. My son told me about Soundgarden and they are my favorite now❤❤

@sauditate4562

48w↑2

I'm 46 , n feel the same ..salute 🍻🙋🏾‍♂️

@williammontgomery3512

31w

Hitting 70 soon and still loving it.

@johntsunami9368

31w

Hitting 86 soon and loving it myself no McDonald’s tho

@kylebatteson9572

8y↑225

How they even came up with this track is unreal. It's not your typical guitar playing. I may love James Hetfield, Dimebag Darrell and Mark Tremonti's guitar skills, but Chris definitely also has that high end rythm guitar skill as well.

@murtazax

8y↑1

+Kyle Reece
Check out Ben Weinmann bro

@kylebatteson9572

8y↑9

777Lateralus In your opinion. To me, they have 2 excellent albums.

@srujan00

8y↑15

+777Lateralus that's what I always thought of Nirvana. A few good songs, but quite overrated.

@sanpt7777

8y↑8

+777Lateralus lol what are you smoking, if anything Nirvana is overrated with like 5 good catchy songs

@Tivo78

8y↑31

+777Lateralus 5 good songs? An which five from Sound Gardens catalog would you say those tracks are? You know what hasn't changed since the 90's? Music Nazis that try and oppress other people's likes and dislikes by making moronic statements about bands they know nothing about?

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@FanelliRestorations

7y↑1.8K

many people say how can a person like chris who was so loved do what he did..the problem is no matter how much other people love you, how much money, fame and cars you have, there is only one person we spend our whole lives with, YOU. if You dont love You, there is no fix. I speak from experience, and it saddens me to see chris and chester gone now, as I lost my father. A man so deeply admired by so many, The real sadness is that the person didn't find the love in themselves to stick around. We all want to cry and say he left us, but he also left himself. Stay good everyone and love yourself.

@KB-xx2sn

6y↑16

Frank Fanelli TRUTH!

@jacob7207

6y↑23

Frank Fanelli I'm sorry for your loss.

@NaemiQ

6y↑29

be yourself is all that you can do, said by the man himself, cornell..

@Sharpshot8892

6y↑11

Well spoken.. Really opens your eyes to the beauties this world has to offer.

@shanelonergan5

6y↑13

be yourself is damn right, that song helped me like you wouldn't believe

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@jonathanhubert666

3y↑125

This song hits harder now that you are gone....

@toocoolfortheroom380

3y↑4

Fo real. This song has such a hard tribal beat to it.

@brannonmckay8746

3y↑2

Yeah it kind of colors this particular song much differently than before.

@PurpleLuvEyes

I FEEL THE SAME JOHNATHAN OMG LOVE YOUR COMMENT INCREDIBLE THANKS LORETTA

@PurpleLuvEyes

@@toocoolfortheroom380 I FEEL YOU TO COOL FOR THE ROOM HAPPY NEW YEAR'S

@rooh5825

4y↑348

So young... there was a time where I scoffed at depression and anxiety, where I judged those who talked about how "down" they were with flippant disregard... till I went through it myself. I can tell you from experience, it isn't really being low, it's the up and down, and when it comes in waves, overwhelming you, drowning you in negativity, fear, and when it seems like it takes all your effort just to take a breath, it is really really hard to cling to whatever remnants of positivity (if any) you have left.

Mine was event based and thank goodness temporary, but it gave me at least a little insight into what it is like for those who have chronic depression and how difficult it is to live with it. Never talk down, never judge, until you've walked in their shoes. I used to do just that, never again. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.

@oilegall

4y↑12

Glad you r better now, must be horrible

@annacrawford4732

4y↑10

Yoù Understand it, BLESS

@elmozappapistachio1210

3y↑14

unless you experience it you have no clue, its been my lifes struggle.

@basbleupeaunoire

3y↑8

Yes, that's it. I'm sorry for your depression, but glad for your growth.

@justshay

3y↑10

When you wake up to a brand new day you SHOULD be thankful for and immediately think " Really?? AGAIN???!!?"

It's bleak....

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@alex.starostin

7y↑304

One of their most underrated songs. So good

@LostCause36

5y↑12

Off of one of their most underrated albums too...

@centerearth

5y↑2

Alex Star Alex you’re 100% correct of course next to exit Stonehenge

@richardhobson8518

4y↑4

My Personal favourite SG Song!!!

@nicholaskruger9460

2y↑2

Underrated is the most cliche word on YouTube. And usually used Incorrectly

@alex.starostin

2y↑1

@@nicholaskruger9460 agreed but that comment was made years ago when it wasn't as clichéd yet

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@rakuencallisto

10y↑164

One of the best underrated drummers ever.

@NA-hg1ko

7y↑5

listen to Matt Cameron's drumming on the outro to "somewhere" transcendent and blissful. I'm a drummer and that is some of the best patterns I've heard

@YoungMasterpiece

7y↑3

One of the few best drummers, ever.

@P3t3r0r

7y↑4

Not underrated by me. My Fave drummer.

@markbd9775

7y↑1

Super boring drummer to watch imho

@Raini411

7y↑8

don't watch then

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@jackernst8762

4y↑47

Cigarettes', coffee, whole life ahead of Me, full head of brown hair (not grey) and the best music in history. Man I miss the 90s.

@nealesmith3700

3y↑32

Saw them at reading festival in 1995. Didn't realize it then but how lucky was I to see them. Great singer, great band, great time to be alive. RIP Chris.

@motorologist

3y↑3

You were super lucky to have seen the only live performance of "Kristi"

@rachelhayes1112

I was there as well, saw some epic bands at Reading Festival including Foo Fighters

@jeremys5904

7y↑658

The time period of being a teen during these years was SO FUCKING AWESOME! I love the memories i have of growing up to this!

@rebeccaball209

6y↑2

jeremy s yessss

@brendastarkey3350

6y↑13

Yes indeed! Long live grunge!!

@lauralatge9811

6y↑9

Would have like to be a teen in the 90's as my uncle so much !

@fatassgreasypussy

6y↑3

me being like 8 years old and my older brother playing soundgarden all day on cassette. the good ol days

@mahadeva666

6y↑2

was in my 20's living in my home state in washington when all this was going on, good times never to be forgotten

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@bmon85ify

7y↑188

Absolutely one of a kind voice. There will never be another

@nanasjess

6y↑1

Agreed

@lisaparsons2544

5y↑1

I agree great singer and guitar I remember in the 90s

@tylsimys67

5y↑2

Still, Burton Cummings of The Guess Who always reminds me of him - or the other way around...

@notsure1969

4y↑6

No one sings like him anymore.

@Muskieangler

Best rock voice .

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@mons.7698

4y↑213

Love this song. Love him. The guitars in this song are out of this world. Chris Cornell you are so missed! ❤

@tomasmunoz3932

the tuning of the guitars is amazing. A beatiful open C

@mattfrischman2508

Let’s not forget Matt Cameron. This is a monster of a drum part that is essential to the song.

@gilesglossop5071

5w↑2

What a force Soundgarden were - the thinking man's heavy rock band

@davidb9114

7y↑262

Man he had such a powerful voice, best in the business.

@irelandcitizen531

7y↑7

100%. he just stood out. what a gift he had . poor bastard. RIP

@lisaparsons2544

I agree great singer and guitar I remember in the 90s

@squirlmy

5y↑6

I'd say Layne Staley was better, but he died sooner, even more tragically. It's like a great voice becomes a curse.

@michaelfrazia4569

5y↑5

I listen all the time and i just thought....damn ...so talented...that voice...seen him live a bunch...went to the top row in the far corner of jones beach new york during the show to puff and all i thought with my friends was wow...his voice is still ripping all the way back here...it just went up to the sky. A one of a kind talent for sure

@gravee.shindler8271

Not quite my favorite, almost, but clearly the best

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@DemonSlide

8y↑67

Ben Shepherd is a seriously underrated bass player.
Very creative punk rock recklessness with the wisdom of a seasoned bassist.

@ozkansafak

Well put sir

@Mraquanetchris

the chording🥰

@tonyasukolowsky5401

2y↑35

Soundgarden was pivotal and super influential. It's almost like they don't get the same acknowledgment as others bc their greatness is so obvious.

@YeaMits

2y↑3

they rlly don’t when the “big 4 of grunge” gets brought up their usually the last to get mentioned and it’s annoying when PJ or Nirvana get brought up first yeah they’re good but not Soundgarden and AIC good

@jessmason2112

25w

🔥

@thefacebehindthemask7007

16w↑9

RIP, Chris!! This song (and band in general) got me through some really tough times when I was younger, and it still does today. I know how it feels to be unhappy even though lots of people love you. It is not easy, and sometimes it feels like it gets worse the older I get, but I am trying my best!! I've made it 48 years so far ☺ To anyone out there who is suffering from the same feelings, just know that you are not in this alone, and I love you. ♥ Anyway, that's all I have to say. This dude is off to listen to some more awesome tunes. ✌ y'all!!!

@lisaparsons4124

12w↑1

Sound Garden a awesome group, Chris Cornell awesome Singer sad he passed away was near my age may Chris Cornell RIP 💐 I'm glad you made it to 48,I'm 57 I understand how it can be,my brother Barry told me before persevere, never give up ❤

@texasbluegrass567

7y↑175

Still my favorite Soundgarden song. It hurts to think too hard about it but it's still perfection.

@1...MusicVideo

▶️🅰️🎧🎸🙋‍♂️🌸

@vdubbinit97

2y↑8

I hate how the lyrics are basically his life. But I love Chris and everything he’s ever made

@adrianbalmes5704

Do you know why you like it so much? I'd be disappointed if since I'm older, I can no longer like it new anymore.

@PurpleLuvEyes

TEXAS BLUEGRASS EXACTLY 💯 PERCENT BRAVO 👏 HAPPY NEW YEAR'S THANKS LORETTA LOVE YOUR COMMENT UNBELIEVABLE AMAZING AND AWESOME

@johncenax

39w

@@adrianbalmes5704what

@4starhero600

8y↑583

This is real music. Real in terms it blows todays garbage away.

@Rillytallcans1004

8y↑4

👍👍👍

@JoshuaEpperson69

8y↑10

So right man. Keep the radio off and keep Chris on!

@Rillytallcans1004

😉

@kaskahea1274

7y↑5

4 star hero fuck yeah!!! Middle school days!!! 👍🏽

@kaskahea1274

Joshua Epperson 👍🏽👍🏽

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@JakkTheDuck

26w↑36

As a teenager living in 2023, i find it so sad that barely any of the kids my age listen to this amazing music. I feel like the new world of music only revolves around people like Taylor Swift and ice spice but people forget to look back at the masterpeice that is grunge rock. RIP Chris Cornell, Kurt Cobain, Scott Weiland, Layne Stayley, Andrew Wood, and all of the amazing grunge rockers who have passed away.

@mindriot91_96

19w↑5

Eminem is great, it's Taylor Swift that's the outlier. My god, she's so OVERRATED!!!!

@JakkTheDuck

19w↑3

@@mindriot91_96 yea, I was trying to make a reference to popular artist now but I couldn't think of any. I changed it to ice spice

@moonshooter6216

15w↑1

its good to know the younger crowd still keep this stuff alive. lol you got me with andrew wood kid so many people even my age have no idea about mother love bone, good on you.

@urmum5400

Fr I'm a teenager too and I love soundgarden! People these days have no true music taste!!! I hate Taylor swift

@hecklethebassist6245

They don’t and it’s fuckin sad but cheers to you.

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@izpozpeeps

4y↑268

Remembering Chris Cornell on his birthday July 20 2020 😪

@michaelduke6205

4y↑1

So xcr,scxt

@thomaspinder1596

3y↑4

huh, thats my birthday

@sherrymorris8628

3y↑1

❤🐨🦘

@sauditate4562

👍

@brettwatson1853

I love you

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@adrianbarbour5098

7y↑196

Well, this song is never going to be quite the same again. RIP Chris.

@chrishansel95

6y↑3

Read a couple posts up, it's not about what you think

@easttowest5984

7y↑187

No sadness guys, this band stands as one of the best. Such a talent, Chris Cornell.

@danielquiroz718

5y↑3

Very kind....True words.👍

@joelosminski4525

3y↑1

So true

@chippedtoothtony9665

WTF THEY KILLED THIS ANGEL!!! HE WAS MURDERED!!! CHRIS DID NOT HANG HIMSELF!!! WAKE THE F UP!!!

@Ariel_thenotsolittlemermaid

2y↑1

@@chippedtoothtony9665 he did take his life, as much as it hurts to admit.

@1...MusicVideo

▶️🅰️🎧🎸🙋‍♂️ 🇫🇷 🌸

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@dach3405

3y↑77

This is one of my favourite Soundgarden tracks. Sounds still so refreshing compared to much of current rock music. Soundgarden were one of the most sophisticated grunge era bands with their chord structures. Their chord structures are just so fucking cool especially on songs like this. And I've always loved Matt Cameron's drumming, a very essential part of the Soundgarden sound just like Dave Grohl was for Nirvana. They are both drummers who's playing draws ones attention unlike many other drummers.

@georgetsikoudis5756

4y↑51

this is actually one of my favorite sound garden songs. amazing.

@guyheller7805

7y↑91

Chris, thank you for making my life a little more bearable. R.I.P. 1964-2017

@truthaddictiontv2488

7y↑54

When I was 14 (1995) my mother died, and Soundgarded helped me through "hey, guess what? You are not the only one who is depressed." I got through it, thanks to Soundgarden. Seeing Chris Cornell died was brutal.

@basbleupeaunoire

37w↑1

Powerful post. Take care.

@Noah-pg3pt

30w↑1

Bless up

@progressiveperspective839

5y↑440

Matt Cameron is one of the best drummers ever.

@tubeyou1804

4y↑20

Best grunge band drummer hall of fame

@DrunkenSlob

4y↑21

I’m not saying he isn’t but people literally say that about every bands drummer on YouTube videos

@supremebuffalo6322

4y↑15

@@DrunkenSlob and they're wrong. its Matt Cameron

@jasoncompau2686

4y↑5

Cameron and Lars from Metallica!

@DemBlox

4y↑5

Jason Compau lol idk if this is sarcastic or not but did you hear St. Anger

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@solutionrecruiter7130

3y↑58

Best era of music ever in my opinion...

@cleopatrasmartypants

7y↑1.3K

Rest In Peace... this one hurts. Bad.

@ascend3654

7y↑53

cant believe this shit. this guy meant so much for some reason. the music is a part of me.

@Lp-ly4bu

7y↑30

I know...I don't know why this is hurting so much

@jonathanstrauss2083

7y↑4

Amanda Hindes you don't know why? seriously?

@cleopatrasmartypants

7y↑3

I don't know why... what? I don't get it....

@justrev6755

7y↑22

Talk about a self-fulfilling prophecy...

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@blueelementomega6411

8y↑70

90's rock the best decade of my teenage life.....

@ThePatank

8y↑5

I too had a teenage life that was longer than 7 years

@28ksam

+Crabmaster lmao

@pressureflipin1992

8y↑4

+Crabmaster had? no sir, I'm going to be 32 in a week and my teenage days are here to stay. not saying I don't have responsibilities now but I'm going to stay young till I die!

@starwarsunfiltered7848

7y↑9

Werd. I was about 12 when grunge exploded through '92, and it was the perfect soundtrack for that interesting and mind-expanding transition from preteen to teenager. Soundgarden...Alice In Chains...Nirvana...Pearl Jam....Temple of the Dog...Mother Love Bone...Helmet...Chili Peppers...Faith No More...STP...Metallica...GnR...Tool. What a time to be alive. My world revolved around MTV, anime, videogames (Were you a Genesis or Super Nintendo guy?), and cute girls.

Pretty much like my world today (minus MTV...RIP), but it was all fresh and new and exciting back then.

@sleepytime09ify

there is less than one decade in any teens life , seven years to be exact. 13-19

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@johnnyscifi

33w↑8

My favourite Soundgarden song!!!

@jeremiahthomas104

21w

Me too

@AndySalinger33

4y↑17

these guys were so far beyond all of their peers. light years ahead.

@mikeportnoy7622

6y↑77

so many cool bands during my teenage years. soungarden was just one of them. each week each month you hear new cool bands on mtv... in my view 90's was the golden age of rock music.

@christopherturney5272

4y↑1

Golden age of any music. These punks today don't even put in the work. Its a shame Taylor Swift and Cardi B go harder than all make groups

@ErniesBallzStingRay

4y↑1

Christopher Turney these guys are pretty awesome. https://youtu.be/L6jWaF6dTM0

@christopherturney5272

4y↑1

@@ErniesBallzStingRay saved gonna listen later

@ErniesBallzStingRay

4y↑2

Christopher Turney cool! Someone told me about them on YouTube this year and they are insane. All of their KEXP stuff is incredible. Def check out “crumbling castle” too! 🤟🏻

@Caldari021

10y↑674

Hey look guys, no auto tune; this is how music is supposed to be. Talent.

@bigbananadealer846

10y↑7

Kinda ironic 'cause Cornell used autotune in a song once

@FatWongFoo

10y↑23

Jacob Sellner More than once. He shouldn't have collaborated with Timbaland. That album sucked.

@skinnee

10y↑35

if you think there's no "studio magic" on this, you're fuckin trippin

@meloniani8734

10y↑7

nathan richardson Would you kindly elaborate, J. Todd style, 'studio magic'?

@ZyMbol_Silence

10y↑1

Fukin right

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@scottydont5034

2y↑108

It's crazy how many of Chris's songs referenced suicide and death. Instead of talking to someone about his feelings, he chose to write about them. In turn, leaving us with some of the greatest music ever!!! Rest easy friend

@juliawirch2454

1y↑2

Same as Scott Hutchison from Frightened Rabbit...

@bewgsy6892

1y↑12

chris didnt kill himself. There was blood on his hotel bathroom and he has no lacerations on this body.

@Ariel_thenotsolittlemermaid

1y↑3

@@bewgsy6892 according to the police report, he had blood in his mouth (not uncommon for hangings). So you're wrong.

@Technickcall

1y↑6

Just think about how long he would have been suffering though

@jekw23

1y↑2

Feel for him. I felt he wouldn’t go down this route, so very sad to learn he had the same issues as so many others.

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@jfennell3954

3y↑11

This is my absolute favorite SG song.

@ThomasJ502

7y↑589

right now I've pretty much moved past the grief stage and now I'm just loving what he gave us

@juliewaters5747

7y↑20

Short Tom Am still in the grief stage, added w/the ANGER stage...he was murdered

@Beeker255

6y↑8

Im getting there but its still hard.

@imprettylit7803

Brandon Duncan me too

@boomboomerton7394

6y↑9

Short Tom What THEY gave us too. Soundgarden passed away too.

@michaelo690

My girl

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@justinmcgill4806

5y↑18

There will never be another like Chris. His voice alone was in a league of its own

@geclay

33w↑8

Regardless of what it is , Still one of my top 10 Favorite SG Songs

@khanivore313

4w↑1

Kim's solo bridge is so epic.

@benwade7334

10y↑13

I remember the day this album came out. It was really sunny, late spring and my girlfriend picked me up from school in her green Honda Accord. We drove around listening to the album...she had a denim mini skirt on, and it became increasingly hard for me to pay attention to the cd. I made it through though...Thanks for the memories Jennifer. Man she had some legs!! P.S. I went to Lollapolooza that summer to see Soundgarden, Metallica, The Ramones, Screaming Trees, etc. What a great time in my life, I was 18 and everything was wonderful. She broke my heart 3 years later, but when I hear a Soundgarden song I am back in that Honda, totally in love with her, the music, the sunshine, denim skirts...

@mattf9096

6y↑122

Many people may see this song as a premonition of what happened. But I see it as him finding strength in a situation and telling the person who defined him in that moment that he was done with their control over him. This song is him showing strength in the best way he could.

@lisaparsons2544

5y↑2

I agree great singer and guitar, I remember in90s

@danielquiroz718

5y↑1

You speak well. Glad someone on the internet does.👍

@toocoolfortheroom380

Agreed, and the instrumentals back that up 1000%.

@intuitiveeevee

2y↑3

This song is not about suicide ,it's about a controlling woman

@kevingerroir8569

2y↑1

Last time I was in Detroit I didn't hang myself.

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@manifestgtr

13w↑3

“Pretty noose is pretty hate”

That’s one of those lyrics that, even as a young kid in the 90s, really threw me for a loop. Perfect lyrical artistry…

@JA51711

3y↑9

One of the best prog metal vocalist and band-never will be replicated. RIP Chris

@tizzlekizzle

7y↑41

His voice is a piercing arrow of fire.

@BitchinnShoes07

7y↑1.4K

This song is really fucking sad now.

@scotttiver3404

7y↑88

Justin It's my favorite Soundgarden tune. Just wish it didn't have to become a reality. I knew it was gonna be a long day at work, but hearing about it on NPR during the drive in is no way to start the day.
Rest in peace.

@davidpierce9949

7y↑15

Bro, I heard the news on NPR too on the way to work.

@Litafaerie

7y↑8

this is so sad rn

@starwarsunfiltered7848

7y↑64

Seriously. So is "Like Suicide." I've been hearing all kinds of new lyrical shades today as I listened to his music.

@donnieletzkus1226

7y↑19

was one of my top 3 from soundgarden. hard to hear it now

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@robonbass6864

3y↑15

This song slays and the bass player kills it ...

@brianfugate2822

43w↑12

This album from the time I heard it is phenomenal. there is not a rock band today who come up with an album this good from start to finish. Its a total masterpiece

@elemento1991

7y↑50

This was my favorite Cornell tune. It's gotten me through some really rough times, and sadly with his death, this is an unfortunately appropriate song. RIP Chris.

@TheMythicalAce

6y↑4

This, Burden In My Hand, Blow Up the Outside World, and The Day I Tried to Live are my favorites.

@lisaparsons2544

I agree mine to

@DrPWelles

5y↑23

Does it get any better than this?
Yes, yes it does, the legend lives on in our hearts, and it makes all that much sweeter.
Chris Cornell, one of the greatest voices in rock ever.

@hari-xo2fm

1y↑23

We should be fortunate that men like chris existed who sang their hearts out! No fake ass pop sh*t. Just genuine music echoing straight from the soul.

@renemartinez9534

10w↑2

He was one of the best singers in the world

@PianoGirl76

7y↑77

I still can't believe this beautiful, talented soul is no longer here anymore! Feels like a close friend has died. Thank you for the amazing 25 years, Chris! Rest easy, friend.

@evilincita

6y↑1

PianoGirl también siento como que mi mejor amigo se fue, aún sigo con tristeza 😥

@devindder

7y↑288

The Guitar work is by Kim Thayil, one of the nost gifted Guitarists of Grunge era. Add Matt the drummer, Ben the Bassist & Chris 'the howler' Cornell and u get the best band of 90s

@kimranum8376

khaadkoo✨❤️♥️❤️✨🎸🎤🎸🎧🙌🏻

@OcelotDAD

5y↑12

Kim cant play a solo to save his life though. I'd say Cantrell is the best guitarrist of the grunge era.

@KLM42069

5y↑1

please explain, from what individual perspective are you taking this from....srv...

@ljwester

5y↑4

OcelotDAD you can't say one is better than the other. their styles are so different.

@aarond3641

5y↑2

@@OcelotDAD mccready is better, matt is def the best drummer of that era

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@mons.6721

2y↑4

Chris Cornell was one of the most beautiful men on this earth and one of the most awesome vocalists ever!!!! I wish you were still here. You still should be here.

@shawnnash9683

5y↑9

Man, even 20 years later, this song just cranks me up. I miss Chris.......RIP

@toocoolfortheroom380

I hear ya...it's got that hard tribal beat that gets me f'n amped!

@therealdaveportnoy620

7y↑127

You've touched my heart and soul more than just about any musician on the face of this earth. Today, for the first time in my 23 years on this planet, I cried and wept like a baby over a "celebrity" death.Although you've never known me, I have known and loved you dearly since childhood.RIP Chris <3

@ladonnabitters4824

6y↑1

i have been here twice as long and would have said same 23 yrs ago and still in agreement with that now! i just dont think it possible for any other to have such an impact on me. thank you for putting that into words for me.

@williamking1905

6y↑1

Cornell and staley are my 2 favourite vocalists of all time,Cornells death was a tough one to take because I thought he would be making great music for years to come.

@ellisdee101

He would have loved to have heard this maybe he did

@stevenhall2477

7y↑55

Fuck, Chris. Woke up crying. Rest In Peace, you amazing man.

@dustythe2nd188

WTF woke up crying? What are u ref to? Plz tell me I guess I missed that.

@dustythe2nd188

3y↑1

He didn't wake up.

@MegaBubble

@@dustythe2nd188 Steven woke up crying, not Chris :P

@adammchugh5456

2y↑55

Alice in chains are my personal favourite of this era. But soundgarden are a supergroup unto themselves. Imagine how Chris must have felt playing in front of those 3.... the individual musical personality and chemistry they have is lightning in a bottle.

@1...MusicVideo

2y↑1

▶️🅰️🎧🎸🙋‍♂️🌸

@mindriot91_96

2y↑5

The 2 best bands from that era. Not even close.....

@shelleybrookeking5091

2y↑4

AIC for life

@marbleblue5127

2y↑4

He used to be the drummer. They had to convince him that he sang as well as he did and deserved to stand in front. He ended up taking to it well.

@nathanwwolf7843

35w↑2

I thought this is a soundgarden comment section, peeps always have to voice incoherent stuff yawn...

@ellex0110

5y↑9

Eternal love for Soundgarden... RIP Chris <3

@josefinebliss2801

7y↑289

This song is gonna be difficult to listen to from now on...
Depression is truly an awful thing and it pains me so much that a man so loved and who had so much to live for could see no light at the end of the tunnel... I just wish I could give him a big hug and can't imagine how his family must feel. We have lost a legend but he will never be forgotten. I am so upset... Rest in peace. X

@lisareneecombs8769

7y↑6

Josefine Lea well said for I know exactly how he felt,as I myself deal with the same battles as he did&then some&have my whole life...sadly,there's not much that we can do to help ourselves with the battles that come from within ourselves,as well as on the outside...all we can do though,is to keep up the good fight and rage against the awful storms that come from within or out,to save ourselves from this beautiful thing we call life,but yet a lot of times,it's very sad&ugly...I pray that this beautiful man's truly at peace now,he was such a talented,sweet,humble&beautiful soul,that only wanted to sing his wonderful music with his phenomenal voice&to truly be loved,the way that he loved,which was wholeheartedly...I myself,don't think that he ever got that...#RIPUSWEETAMAZINGBEAUTIFULMAN #ILLALWAYSLOVEU#UWNBF 😍😔❤️💔✝️🎶🎤🎸🔊

@TardiffEpileptic

7y↑3

Josefine Nylander If only he checked his bank account more often.

@jordanjeanise5106

7y↑16

MindofScarecrow money don't mean shit to a real man...there are things in this world even money can't satify.

@stevenlabarge885

7y↑4

Try not having any.

@AnnusMirabilus

7y↑5

"'Fell on Black Days' was like this ongoing fear I've had for years ... It's a feeling that everyone gets. You're happy with your life, everything's going well, things are exciting—when all of a sudden you realize you're unhappy in the extreme, to the point of being really, really scared. There's no particular event you can pin the feeling down to, it's just that you realize one day that everything in your life is fucked."
If you've seen "The End of the Tour" you will find that these words are stunningly similar to things that David Foster Wallace (who also hanged himself) said.
RIP, Chris

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@chrisd0427

5y↑22

First tape ever I bought. First band shirt I ever owned. One of my biggest inspirations rest in peace brother. Your work will not be forgotten.

@joselagyapjr2226

4y↑5

Darn vocals... guitar rifts... supersonic bass line and pounding drums... boy I miss my youth... nothing beats the 90's

@fluffy121973

35w↑2

Simply Extraordinary! Chris Cornell Soundgarden bloody Awesome

@karlmorris-xz6iq

35w↑1

if you like this you might like my brothers music. His name is Stu Morris and 'She Has A Car' is a good song by him.

@darkriff777

8y↑55

I often come back to Soundgarden tracks when I need inspiration to write heavy metal tracks. Chris is such an underrated guitarist, that it's not even funny. The whole band just kicks ass.

@hayatosilva8778

7y↑24

I used to feel so much sadness involved on Soundgarden's songs, they made me reflect a lot. One of the first bands alongside Alice in Chains and Pantera that presented to me, music that I actually enjoyed. I'll be forever grateful for them for that. R.I.P. Chris, you're truly missed.

@nothx962

5y↑1

I agree w poster above. Those 3 bands are 3 of my favorites too and its sad that one of the main forces in all 3 of those bands have lost their lives decades too soon.

@arlyh1

2y↑6

To me the best band from the beginning to the end of time
RIP Chris, so missed

@MrsHemsptress

7w↑1

Saved to "90s n stuff" ❤ great times and even better tunes. ❤
Rest in Peace gentlemen.

@SumitPalTube

9y↑32

My first Soundgarden album that i owned. I played at a friend's house and he had a powerful music system. He was not into rock, and this song fuckin freaked him good time.

@RobcadRadDad

9y↑1

Sumit Pal i aggree...they should remaster this a bit louder. sounds awesome cranked in the car.

@apurugganan

7y↑2

+Sumit Pal Nice way to let him know about rock, Hey there is rock, but this is *Soundgarden*\000/ \000/ WOOT

@darenmiller2218

2y↑7

Damn this band had so many amazing songs.

@V3x0r

3y↑19

Love this song. The rhythms are so odd and fantastic.

@jdgonzo1982

8y↑12

genius...just perfect...the drums, the guitars...the vocals...the bass....just awesome!!

@Timbretwo

7y↑34

Wow, He could hit the high notes.

@scottroy3727

1y↑9

The best band with great riffs awesome bass and a enigmatic vocalist on a mission.

@mons.6721

1y↑3

He was so beautiful.

@ParkerKligerman177

10y↑12

My favorite Soundgarden song right here...

@kintrolin

10y

me too...the best one

@CTBeachWalker

7y↑37

I just cannot stop crying.

@jakas.295

why ?

@adrianoourique8474

5y↑1

Chris died.
All from Brazil cry.
This voice is amazing!!
A great Hug!!

@notsure1969

4y↑1

It's tough to read through these comments two years after the fact. He had so much love but not enough for himself. His passing hurt everybody. Time heals most wounds, but not all.

@TylertheGeek28

5y↑10

First time hearing this song I love it. So much emotion in his face and voice
R.I.P Chris

@christar9527

TylertheGeek28 Chris was a very emotional guy. It was one of the things that made him so great.

@henrys3629

8w↑2

RIP RIP RIP. Why is the best music from dead guys?

@ItzJammyZzJ

7y↑357

@toocoolfortheroom380

5y↑14

EPIC fuckin writer

@imdeadandbloated6996

5y↑14

His words were so painfully beautiful. It's like tragically ironic, poetry. 😍😭💜💔💔💔

@Laynasmuse

🖤🖤🖤

@carlosnavarro4943

True poet🖤

@alanahodges5207

6y↑11

When I heard that Chris died, I was in the car driving, crying my eyes out. I was devastated. I can’t believe it’s been a year already. RIP to such a humble and fun spirit. Love you 😭❤️

@sterlingcampbell2627

4y↑4

Good ole 90s grunge🤘

@pillowmcfluffins

4y↑4

One man, spilling over with talent, and sharing it everywhere he went. Incredible. The world is better for having had him in it.

@TheImmortalCheneys

6y↑5

the fact that Chris took his life doesn't now make this song "ironic". It's really the exact opposite of ironic. He always addressed the forces of inner darkness in every song he made - it was that core creative/destructive being that created all that amazing art he has left us with. Pretty Noose isn't ironic of his death, it's an ultimate expression of those incredibly powerful forces, just like his death was.

@toocoolfortheroom380

6y↑2

Well put man, 1000% correct

@INOPDOC

7y↑19

I can remember the day this song came out, RIP Chris

@lisaparsons2544

RIPCHRIS,was this song in94.?

@lisaparsons2544

5y↑2

@Morbo The Annihilator this song in 96, Still love this group.

@86jaj420

48w↑1

Ben is a beast on that bass

@tarathompson4678

1y↑3

2023 I'm always on a Soundgarden Binge 😊

@ctpmark

7y↑12

I was lucky to have seen these guys in 1994 (big day out) and 1997 for the tour of this album...
tragic that chris is now gone... RIP

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