The follow-up to their Sub Pop debut, this 1991 A&M release showcased Soundgarden's artistic maturation with complex arrangements and a darker, more intense sound. It became a landmark of the grunge era, earning critical acclaim and commercial success.
- "Badmotorfinger" was recorded at Sear Sound in New York City with producer Terry Date.
- The album reached number 39 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified platinum by the RIAA.
- The music video for "Black Hole Sun," though a huge hit, was actually filmed after the album's release and is not on "Badmotorfinger".
Soundgarden was a pioneering grunge band from Seattle, known for their heavy, sludgy sound and Chris Cornell's powerful vocals. "Badmotorfinger" was their third studio album, arriving at the height of the grunge movement they helped define.
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