Hi everyone
I'm new to this board and The Melvins. I've heard about them countless of times of course but thought it's time I actually get an album by them.
So, my questions to all you experienced Melvin people are: what album should I get first that is a good introduction to the band?
I've read good reviews about Stoner Witch. Would that be any good?
Thanks for your help.
Vernard (I'm South African)
Muse eh? *Raises eyebrows*
Nah, I'm being a pathetic elitist...sorry. Anyhow, Stoner Witch is a fantastic album but you can get Melvinmania for about
Is every new member on this site going to ask which Melvins c/d to get?
Is this a running joke that I'm not privy to?
Anyway welcome aboard. Get Stoner Witch, Stag and H.A.T.
Every melvins album is a good album, but if you want to hear an album with good scop and a variety of melvins styles, get Stag. Or HAT.
They're both really good, but for some reason HAT doesn't sit that well with me. It's good...but for it kind of sounds like the melvins trying to sound like the melvins.
Prick. It's a fanastic album. Get it.
texasucks
I don't mean to sound rude here, but I'm feeling this question should be put on an FAQ somewhere...
And the answer should be Houdini.
Ozma dude, Ozma.
Stag,pretty good...
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put up FAQ for newbs!!! :) and we will be saved from the same ol` same ol` threads :D
Well, I went out yesterday and bought myself Stoner Witch. I definitely wasn't let down first listen of and I didn't expect it to be as metal as it is.
I reckon I can totally get into them.
Funny just how the album change completely as it progresses. Funny the last bit where he says "whaddaya mean, my lungs are fine" *heavy breathing*
I think I might get Houdini next as I've read it's quite similar. Yes/no?
Ozma/ Gluey Porch Treatments
Stoner Witch
HAT
Stag
Definately prick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Definately.... it's the best to get into the melvins, then the other more "difficult" albums like stag should be moved onto when you "understand" the melvins
Welcome... It's nice to have you here,
I've noticed something strange...
Anyone who buys a Melvins album and likes it, will end up a Melvins addict and eventually get all their albums.... It is a strange phenomenon, but I think everyone here will agree with me about this...
So be very careful, once you buy one, you will be hooked...
That being said... DO NOT start with Prick or Collossus of Destiny, anyone who recommends those is joking...
I started with Houdini, it's a good place to start...
And like I said if you buy that and like it (it's worth it for Night Goat alone) you will be hooked and end up buying the rest.
You don't have enough money to be loved by anyone Davey boy, so start whackin'.
Houdini man!! I don't really like Honky. :roll:
Houdini is a very good one.
But fuck you Kurt Cobain.
When will you die? Please?
Quote from: KurtCoabin2902Houdini man!! I don't really like Honky. :roll:
im scared,im old today.but , the news baby fans believe that HOUDINI is the best Melvins Album ,only because Kurt Cocain produced some songs and played in Sky PuP.....man , i dont know,this guys hear music for KC?
HOUDINI is excellent , but not because kurt cocain produced,because is more one MELVINS ALBUM...... remember this okay?
man , believe in you, and no in dead people.
thanks
:shock: :shock: :shock:
and remember too, "Kurt Cocain burn in hell"
Don't fucking jump all over my ass because I like Kurt you prick. I didn't do anything to you. I don't like Houdini because Kurt produced some of it. I just think it's a really good album. I am knew to the Melvins bet they're my second favorite band.
Quote from: KurtCobain2902Don't fucking jump all over my ass because I like Kurt you prick. I didn't do anything to you. I don't like Houdini because Kurt produced some of it. I just think it's a really good album. I am knew to the Melvins bet they're my second favorite band.
Pay no heed...Kurt Cobain is to Beto what a spark is to blue touch-paper, know what I mean? In any case, I think many of of the posters here owe their introduction to the Melvins to Nirvana and Kurt, specifically. I know I found out about them through the gateway of grunge...
Quote from: KurtCobain2902Don't fucking jump all over my ass because I like Kurt you prick. I didn't do anything to you. I don't like Houdini because Kurt produced some of it. I just think it's a really good album. I am knew to the Melvins bet they're my second favorite band.
repeat please:
I KNOW HOUDINI BECAUSE KLOSERCOCAIN PRODUCED SOME SONGS.
thank you
Quote from: Beto BrasilQuote from: KurtCobain2902Don't fucking jump all over my ass because I like Kurt you prick. I didn't do anything to you. I don't like Houdini because Kurt produced some of it. I just think it's a really good album. I am knew to the Melvins bet they're my second favorite band.
repeat please:
I KNOW HOUDINI BECAUSE KLOSERCOCAIN PRODUCED SOME SONGS.
thank you
Have you ever considered that he might like the album anyway. I'm a Nirvana fan and I love Houdini for what it is in itself. YOU'VE admitted to liking Nirvana. Lay off this guy's case, your 'Kurt Cocain' jokes are getting old. We know you don't like him but others do...
Quote from: Reverend EbeneezerQuote from: Beto BrasilHave you ever considered that he might like the album anyway. I'm a Nirvana fan and I love Houdini for what it is in itself. YOU'VE admitted to liking Nirvana. Lay off this guy's case, your 'Kurt Cocain' jokes are getting old. We know you don't like him but others do...
look, i like Nirvana ,yeah, Dave and Chris are goods..but ,the gay,faggot Kurt Cocain was a shit.
this OTHERS guy that you speak about,are news fans,after Nevermind ,Unplugged or KC dead.so fuck him.
this Brazil guy is just tryin to wound everyone up so just ignore him. The point of this thread is what album to start out with, not Kurt Cobain.
I've bought my first album, am happy with it so that's it!
End of thread.
Quote from: musefreek
End of thread.
I dont think so!
Now that you've bought your first album... Don't you feel the overwhelming desire to buy another?
Thanks Ebeneezer. :D
Quote from: KurtCobain2902Thanks Ebeneezer. :D
No prob, man.
Ha!
I certainly do, and each time I listen to Stoner Witch I want to find out more about this band and the music they make. They really are intriguing. I thought I'll definitely get Houdini next since that goes hand in hand with Stoner Witch ( I think) . After getting that it's up to the board to decide.
Thinking about, I'm actually going to let the boardmembers decide from now on which albums I should get. They'll know best of course.
:)
I might just add, the other reason why I can totally get into them is because they have such a vast back catalogue. As a collector of music it's a total dream come true and my credit card's worst nightmare!
Quote from: musefreekI might just add, the other reason why I can totally get into them is because they have such a vast back catalogue. As a collector of music it's a total dream come true and my credit card's worst nightmare!
I hear you there, buddy. I thought that the Melvins were a music nerd's wet dream come true as well. Rare, deleted albums and singles! Coloured vinyl! I almost wish I was a Melvins newbie again.
Ahem. Anyhow, yes, Houdini's sensible but then if you wish to progress back through their early stuff, grab Bullhead for a taste and if you want to see which direction they've headed in since Stoner, try Stag or Maggot and Bootlicker...
Get HAT.
Get HAT.
Get a big 'ole HAT.
I'm gonna get Bullhead and Stoner Witch next!
Quote from: KurtCobain2902I'm gonna get Bullhead and Stoner Witch next!
nice choices