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Soundgarden Performance of My Dinner with Soundgarden in Paris at Espace Ornano

Venue: Espace Ornano Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France Date: July 2, 1990

Back in the summer of 1990, when Soundgarden took the stage at Espace Ornano in Paris, they were riding a wave of momentum following their critically acclaimed album *Louder Than Love*, released just the year prior. This album, bursting with raw energy and heavy riffs, helped solidify their place in the burgeoning Seattle grunge scene. It was a time when their sound was evolving, melding hard rock with melodic nuances, a signature style that would later define much of '90s rock. Interestingly enough, this live performance captures a pivotal moment before the band truly exploded into mainstream consciousness with their landmark *Badmotorfinger* just a year later. Fans got a glimpse of the high-octane energy that would soon make them icons, spotlighting an era when Soundgarden was still riding the underground wave but clearly on the brink of something monumental. The performance is a treasure; it reflects their raw power, the tight-knit camaraderie among the band, and hints at the incredible journey that lay ahead.

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