ALBUM REVIEWS: The Maggot, The Bootlicker and The Crybaby were all released in the space of a year, spanning the millennium. Three LPs that showcase the very different sides of Melvins.
You are right on the money with this. The Maggot is a real high point in their long and illustrious career. And yes, Kevin is key. The Melvins are always HUGELY influenced by whoever is on bass duties. It's part of what keeps them constantly new. You may not always like the lineup changes at first but it's always better than stagnation.
Loving the Melvins is like being in a secret club. If you know, you know.
And props to Mike Patton for enabling this mighty force to do whatever the fuck they want.
Great piece; love Melvins! Saw them in 2023 with Mr. Bungle: one of the most chaotic and amazing shows of my life. Catching them live with Napalm Death in a few months too. Again, awesome writing!
You are right on the money with this. The Maggot is a real high point in their long and illustrious career. And yes, Kevin is key. The Melvins are always HUGELY influenced by whoever is on bass duties. It's part of what keeps them constantly new. You may not always like the lineup changes at first but it's always better than stagnation.
Loving the Melvins is like being in a secret club. If you know, you know.
And props to Mike Patton for enabling this mighty force to do whatever the fuck they want.
Thanks Duncan. I appreciate your thoughts. Nice one.
Great piece; love Melvins! Saw them in 2023 with Mr. Bungle: one of the most chaotic and amazing shows of my life. Catching them live with Napalm Death in a few months too. Again, awesome writing!
Thanks Kelly! That show will be awesome… :)
Looking forward to it so much; you have no clue lol
WTAF
Ooh! With Weedeater too! That’s gunna be ace!
Yeah, they're all playing a tiny club in Downtown Vegas haha
Where are they playing?