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Track Listings
| 1. Hunted Down |
| 2. Entering |
| 3. Tears To Forget |
| 4. Nothing To Say |
| 5. Little Joe |
| 6. Hand Of God |
| 7. Knigdom Of Come |
| 8. Swallow My Pride |
| 9. Fopp |
| 10. Fopp (Dub) |
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En matière de grunge, Soundgarden ne peut être taxé d'opportuniste suiveur. En effet, bien avant que le mouvement ne connaisse, en 1991, une immense popularité grâce au tube planétaire "Smells Like Teen Spirit" de Nirvana, Soundgarden s'attelait déjà à peaufiner son rock lourdement hypnotique et, comme pour beaucoup de groupes réunis sous la bannière du genre, fortement influencé par le hard de Black Sabbath et Led Zeppelin, Physical Graffiti notamment. Screaming Life parut en 1988 sur Sub Pop, label phare du mouvement qui, au départ, n'était qu'un fanzine de passionnés. Chris Cornell, leader du groupe, y hurle sa vindicte avec une hargne dont la virtuosité évoque Robert Plant. Avec Ultramega O.K. publié par SST, autre écurie hardcore jusqu'au boutiste, Screaming Life demeure la pierre angulaire de l'oeuvre de Soundgarden qui, progressivement, se diluera sur la major A&M. Plus heavy metal que franchement grunge, cet album séminal a ouvert la voie à une papardelle de combos dont Alice In Chains et Mudhoney. --Hervé Comte
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Out of print in the U.S.! Soundgarden's first two EPs combined together on one CD, originally released in 1990. Fronted by Chris Cornell, Soundgarden's blend of Classic Rock, Metal and Grunge helped jumpstart a Rock revolution in the early '90s. Alongside Nirvana and Pearl Jam, Soundgarden remain one of the finest bands to emerge from and transcend the influential Grunge scene. 10 tracks including 'Hunted Down', 'Nothing To Say' and 'Swallow My Pride'. Warner.
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By seth
Format:Audio CD
Perhaps not the ideal release for those who are yet uninitiated with Soundgarden, in my opinion the best band to emerge from the Seattle crucible in the late 80s/early 90s, but nonetheless a worthwhile purchase given the price. Seemingly against the grain of opinion from earlier reviews, I prefer the Fopp EP over Screaming Life - Fopp itself being one of my favourite Soundgarden songs and criminally left off the 'A-sides' compilation (which is puzzling given the fact that it was an A-side track, though the A-side 'My Wave' from superunknown was treated similarly).
If you are new to Soundgarden, then I suggest you begin with 'A-sides' or, if like me you are averse to buying greatest hits albums, then Superunknown. If you own all the other albums and are are still passionate about the music, for the price Screaming Life/Fopp is a worthwhile purchase.
By anagramata
Format:Audio CD
No matter what anyone says, this is an absolutely awesome record, especially considering it's the first record Soundgarden put out. Screaming Life is clearly the highlight of the two EPs, so I'll talk about that first.
A lot of people insult the scratchy, almost "ghetto" sound of the songs on this record, but if you bought it on vinyl, you'd know that that's just a result of the cd not being digitally remastered. You CAN'T hold that against the band. What's left beneath that is some absolutely gorgeous music. Nothing to Say, Hunted Down, and Entering are some of the best Soundgarden songs ever written, and in my opinion, some of the best rock songs ever written. In those songs there is undeniable skill from all sides--vocals, drums, bass, and guitar. What more could you ask for?
Now the Fopp EP...Soundgarden had this tendency to make fun of things via imitation, but then at the end it looked like they were serious (take "Big Dumb Sex" on Louder than Love for example). Fopp is the same way...it's a joke. Swallow My Pride, on the other hand, is a classic grunge song, written by Green River. Half of the bands that matter have covered it, so it's only proper that Soundgarden did too.
In all fairness, I can see why some "Soungarden fans" don't like this. But if you fall in that category, take a step back and acknowledge that you're just a casual Soungarden listener, because any real fan knows that this record is genuine, unfiltered Soundgarden. Maybe you should go give Audioslave a shot instead.
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
The first half of this CD (Screaming Life EP) is ideal early Soundgarden--a little rough around the edges, but it has some good metal tracks ("Hand of God" has some of the best guitar solos) and trademark Chris Cornell wailing, like in "Entering," "Tears to Forget," and "Nothing to Say," though the middle song sounds more like AC/DC. However, the remaining half of this CD (Fopp EP) is pretty short and skippable, though "Fopp" is an unexpectedly fun song, both versions. Even though "Screaming Life/Fopp" is one of my least listened to Soundgarden CDs, it's still worth checking out if you're a diehard Soundgarden fan.
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A BEGINNING
there is a reason early soundgarden is, well early soundgarden. the material is weak. the production is raw and gritty while the band is just starting to blossom. Read more
Published on April 1 2003 by Daniel J. Hagerman
2.0 out of 5 stars
One keeper
This is the birth of my favorite grunge band, but I'd have to say that the only song worth hearing more than once here is "Nothing to Say. Read more
Published on Sep 6 2002 by "michael_ellis_"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nirvana Shmirvana: This is the real McCoy
People heap a lot of manure on early Soundgarden, and for me it isn't justified. The music in real need of a good kick up the proverbial is that of the Pixies and more... Read more
Published on Nov 9 2001 by "ironic_logic"
4.0 out of 5 stars
Total F-ing Godhead!
This CD is very good, considering it's a first release. It's not like the crap that came out of Seattle in the 90s, which I hate. This is darker. Read more
Published on April 20 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Seeds of Brilliance Have Been Laid
This is a combination of Soundgarden's first two EP's and obviously isn't Soundgarden's finest work, however for the young and immature band they were at the time they certainly... Read more
Published on Nov 9 2000 by Colin
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sorry I waited on this one...........
After going through SERIOUS Soundgarden withdrawal, I had to finally pick this one up...I was not expecting much with this being a first release (an an EP, at that). Read more
Published on July 4 2000 by Thomas Avallone
3.0 out of 5 stars
Whopper of a debut re-release.
The "Screaming Life" EP is just awesome, while the four songs from the "FOPP" EP can be labled goofy at the least insulting. Read more
Published on April 24 2000 by niki
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sorry I waited on this one..
After going through SERIOUS Soundgarden withdrawal, I had to finally pick this one up...I was not expecting much with this being a first release (an an EP, at that). Read more
Published on Mar 13 2000
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic Sub-Pop
Although Soundgarden isn't truely grunge (See Melvins). This album is Soundgarden at its rawest. Don't get me wrong. This is a classic and its Soundgarden at its best. Read more
Published on May 7 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars
Soundgarden's stange,noisy arrival
As a huge Soundgarden fan,this cd is an interesting listen for me.It was perhaps not only Soundgarden's first release but the first release of the modern rock era. Read more
Published on Jan 31 1999
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