Their first studio effort since 1996's Down on the Upside .
Debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 and was praised as a "vital return" by Rolling Stone. 🎸 Key Tracks and Highlights 1800x1200 King Animal | Soundgarden
Soundgarden's sixth and final studio album, King Animal , was released on November 13, 2012, after a 16-year hiatus. It is widely considered a successful, though more "matured," return to form that bridged the gap between their 90s grunge roots and a more complex, psychedelic rock sound. 💿 Album Overview Their first studio effort since 1996's Down on the Upside
Effectively the band's epitaph following Chris Cornell's passing in 2017. 🎸 Key Tracks and Highlights Soundgarden's sixth and
Features asymmetrical rhythms and a music video directed by Dave Grohl .
A repetitive, hypnotic closing track that experiments with a "chain-gang chant" style. 🎨 Visual Identity & Style Soundgarden - King Animal | Music Review - Tiny Mix Tapes
A high-energy lead single that explicitly addresses the band's long absence.