I don't like Altamont

[Anonymous]

I have both records. I have listened to them repeatedly and tried to like them. I can't. It's nothing more than generic stoner, and bad stoner at that. What doesn't add up is the fact that Dale's solo Melvins CD rocks. Odd.

[Mario Lemieux]

ah ha!  just as i suspected...

[TosT]

I only have Civil War Fantasy, and it's ok...

[GrimReaper]

I have seen Dale fronting Altamont two times. 1st time headlining and the second time warming up for the Melvins. I have to tell you, seeing them live is a incredable.

What specifically don't you like about them? CWF is great straight through, Our Darling has enough quality material that it more than makes up for some of the weaker songs.

But, for each his own. To me Altamont stands alone as a band, not just a Melvins side project.

There are about three other Altamont treads on this site, have you read any of them?

[GrimReaper]

Anyone who does like Altamont, and wants scans of some autographs that my wife got, let me know.

[Beto Brasil]

Anyone who does like Altamont, and wants scans of some autographs that my wife got, let me know.

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you are the man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
   

[Dr. Gonzo]

I haven't listened to either cd yet, i own them both though (burned).
Skimmed through a few tracks, doesn't sound like my cup of tea though.
Sounds like Black Sabbath, and I can't say I'm much of a fan of BS style music.

[bUcKsAtAn]

I've yet to listen to any Altamont.  I'll have to pick something up someday.

[anaconda]

You naysayers are crazy!! This is Dale we're talking about here!
I have all three albums, and while their music is in a stonerish vein,
there's also lots of odd time signatures here and there and experimental stuff
to keep me interested.  Civil war fantasy seems to be the most popular
but Our Darling is my fave followed closely by their debut split CD with
Acid King, it's got some strange moog/synth stuff on it thats wild to
listen to when stoned!!

I find Altamont to be great listening while hitting the bong or puffing a
big fat joint! Try it again for the first time - you'll like it.

[Aggroculture]

I will listen to them again and see.

[eddie]

Their stuff is on Man's Ruin right? So I can only find there CD's used now I'm guessing...

[Anonymous]

The initial Altamont 10" that came out on Man's Ruin and I think later became the Acid King split is really really good.  "Sally Greensnake" is the jam.  I think the production on subsequent Altamont releases has something to do with the decline in quality.  When they play live the songs translate a lot better.  They just need to collaborate with Aaron Nudelman again.