Soundgarden

Ah, the story of Soundgarden in the late '80s is both fascinating and pivotal. In February 1987, when they played at The Central Tavern in Seattle, they were on the brink of something big. At this time, they had just released their debut album, *Ultramega OK*, in 1988, but leading up to that, they had already begun to establish themselves in the burgeoning Seattle music scene. This live recording captures a raw, unfiltered moment when the band was shaping its unique sound—melding heavy metal and punk with those distinctive, grunge undertones. An interesting tidbit is that during this period, Soundgarden was part of a vibrant local scene that would later propel Grunge to worldwide fame. Chris Cornell’s powerful vocals and Kim Thayil’s innovative guitar riffs were just starting to turn heads, laying the groundwork for their future success. So, this performance is not just a snapshot of the band's early days; it’s like witnessing the undercurrent of a musical revolution, moments before the world would take notice.

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