Vitalogy

Released in 1994, these sessions were notoriously chaotic, with members frequently working in isolation. The group utilized unconventional tools like toy organs and accordions to move away from their established rock style.

This record captures the shifting grunge movement as it turned from polished studio work to something jagged and personal. It sounds like an attempt to reclaim an identity in real-time, blending aggressive riffs with stripped-back ballads that remain central to their catalog.