Down on the Upside

Soundgarden

Down on the Upside

RELEASED: May 13, 1996
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Pretty Noose 4:11 2. Rhinosaur 3:14 3. Zero Chance 4:18 4. Dusty 4:34 5. Ty Cobb 3:05 6. Blow Up the Outside World 5:45 7. Burden in My Hand 4:50 8. Never Named 2:27 9. Applebite 5:09 10. Never the Machine Forever 3:36 11. Tighter & Tighter 6:06 12. No Attention 4:26 13. Switch Opens 3:52 14. Overfloater 5:08 15. An Unkind 2:08 16. Boot Camp 2:59
Historical Archive
Down on the Upside is the fifth studio album by American rock band Soundgarden, released on May 21, 1996. The album marked a shift in the band's sound, incorporating a wider range of musical styles and influences, while still maintaining their signature heavy sound. Lyrically, the album explores themes of introspection, alienation, and emotional struggle. It received generally positive reviews from critics and has been regarded as a significant entry in the alternative rock genre, showcasing the band's evolution and depth.