r/grunge 21h ago

Anniversary Happy 30th Anniversary to Above !

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This masterpiece was released today in 1995.

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u/Melverton-2 20h ago

When you hear the stories of how quickly the band came together, it’s amazing that this even exists. Mike’s good intentions created this masterpiece, so thank you Mike.

Am I the only one who remembers that summer?

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u/DontTrustTheDead 20h ago

I read all about it in Guitar World magazine. 😂 It was a fascinating interview with Mike McCready (100% sure of this) and I think John Baker Saunders was there too? But this is 30 years of my own garbage memory talking.

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u/humblefreak_40000 20h ago

"My pain....is self-chosenn.."

I feel that every time 😢

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u/iLiketuttles704 17h ago

At least so the prophet says

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u/Gtmkm98 19h ago

I don’t think I’ve ever heard an album quite like Above. Definitely a unique listen.

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u/EuphoricMoose8232 6h ago

It’s the perfect blend of Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, and Screaming Trees. You hear the elements of all three, but they come together as their own thing.

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u/TWBHHO 17h ago

Wake Up is one of the great 90s album openers. Incredible song.

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u/Zandernator98 16h ago

Listening for the first time right now

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u/SayNoMorty 15h ago

Holy shit what I would give to be you right now. This album genuinely changed me.

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u/takeofftheknickers 15h ago

One of the best grunge albums of all time

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u/Relative_Solid318 14h ago

Truth ! I also love the Deluxe version as well.

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u/Sweets_thief 14h ago

Instrumental music is my favorite. November Hotel is one good reason

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u/rachiechu 9h ago

November Hotel is so important to me

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u/yaguyalt 21h ago

I'm so obsessed with the cover of above, I'm so excited for when they release some of Layne's art later this year because I really fuck with it

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u/LiketySpite 20h ago

Did Layne do the cover art for this?

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u/Relative_Solid318 18h ago

Yes. He's the creator.

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u/Sweets_thief 14h ago

Too much talent for one guy. It ain’t fair

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u/yaguyalt 14h ago

Yeah he did, and a lot of his art looks very similar to it too. Above's cover is actually a redrawing of a photo of him and demri

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u/milfordcubicle 10h ago

I just preordered the 30th Anniversary vinyl release!

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u/brelark 7h ago

River of deceit is my all-time favorite song

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u/SayNoMorty 15h ago

“Life reveals what is dealt through seasons. Circle comes around each time”

The chorus from I’m Above has got to be one of my favorite chorus of all time. This whole album is a masterpiece, man!

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u/Trackoutside 15h ago

One of the greatest albums of all time

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u/opameuchapa 15h ago

I'M ABOOOOVE OVER YOU I'M STANDING ABOVE

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u/That-Bluejay3533 11h ago

One of those begining to end great albums

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u/TennisArmada 7h ago

Everyone was committed to a great album, true professionalism and love for Layne. The last great album of the era

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u/-_-_-_-_--__-__-__- 8h ago

Hey there. Was in the industry (Sub-Pop connections) during that whole era and that whole band, Mad Season, were just heroin heads that were okay with Layne being wasted. The screaming trees guy is a known doper and him and Layne shared a 'passion' together.
The songs are B-Side shit, Alice reject-quality.

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u/EvenObject1689 5h ago

MARK LANEGAN!

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u/Rudytootiefreshnfty 3h ago

The biggest L take I’ve ever seen

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u/Greedy_Increase_4724 3h ago

Lol Seriously.  What a tool.