All hail, Melvins

Classic footage from some kind of MTV show circa 1995, hosted by the poor man's Kurt Loder (not that that's saying much).

He introduces the band as "THE" Melvins." And there's a sketch artist who drew them while they were performing. There's even a futuristic comment about "West World."


I think the guys did a really outstanding job of being polite to that tool...

Here's a great gear interview with Buzzo by Elliott of Little Punk People.

I love this interview for a few reasons:

1) Elliott's mother is wearing a Siouxsie shirt
2) Buzzo is so great in how he interfaces with Elliott. There is no talking down to, even though he's a kid.
3) I don't feel this is an attempt to "get a kid in the spotlight", that is, it doesn't seem exploitative. It just seems this kid really loves this kind of music and is genuinely curious. And he can actually noodle around on a guitar! He has his own opinions and seems knowledgeable.
4) Buzzo isn't afraid to talk smack about Fender and Gibson in terms of how he prefers to work with people who will do custom work for him. ("I couldn't just call up Fender or Gibson and ask them to do custom work" - well, you certainly couldn't, now.)

Schondorf Germany 2018

Great documentary with live tracks and bonuses on dvd2...

notkristie
It’s definitely not their best album...
In terms of songwriting Buzz didn’t do much, he only co-wrote one song with Pinkus...
I don’t think there’s another Melvins album with only one song by Buzz, it’s weird!
I’m disappointed too, with two bass players I was expecting something else...
After listening maybe 20 times to it my favourite songs are Graveyard and Don’t Forget to Breathe.
The Beatles cover was way better when i saw them live last year!
I’m really into doom, sludge... heavy things... and it’s something that’s missing on their last releases...
But live, they’re still heavy as f**k, it’s the reason why îm going to see them again at the end of September... 🙂

Thanks!!