Artist

Mudhoney

1988-present·Seattle

Mark Arm's band gave Sub Pop its sound before Sub Pop knew what that sound was: raw, primitive, allergic to polish. 'Touch Me I'm Sick' set the template for grunge's lo-fi approach and earned a reputation, repeated so often it became cliché, as 'every band's secret favorite band.' When the outside world's obsession with Seattle hit full pitch, Arm said out loud what half the scene was thinking, singing on 'Overblown': 'Everybody loves us/Everybody loves our town/That's why I'm thinking of leaving it/Don't believe in it now...

The full story is in Seattle Grunge.

At a glance

Active
1988–present
From
Seattle, Washington, USA
Records in the issues
1 (1988)
Original label
Sub Pop Records
Listening guide track
“Mudride”

Listen

In the Seattle Grunge listening guide: “Mudride”

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In the issues

  • Seattle Grunge
    Supporting cast · 1984-1997 · Members

    Seattle Grunge is a music scene from Seattle, Washington, USA, 1984–1997. Its principal artists include Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and Alice in Chains. This issue covers 10 essential albums and 19 dated events.

Records

Family tree

Bands that shared members with Mudhoney, and who.