This sounds like the great trilogy debate all over again
The Melvins have had four essential lineups and four noteworthy periods of sustained colossal creativity.
Since 2012 we've been in a looser configuration, less defined by a sequence of albums or lineup, but informed by three great players from backgrounds that all augment the flavor. At some point we will probably pine for the good ole days when they toured clubs at affordable prices twice a year, put out an album plus every nine months, had gorgeous, accessible merchandise and a flood of one of a kind limited releases any given Sunday and performed live at the top of their game night after night.
I would probably sequence and mix some of the recent records differently, but that's really nitpicking. I feel blessed to be a fan of this band.
