'Badmotorfinger' is the third studio album by American grunge band Soundgarden, released on 8th October, 1991, through A&M Records. Soundgarden began the recording sessions for the album with new bassist Ben Shepherd in the spring of 1991. The album maintained the band's heavy metal sound, while featuring an increased focus on songwriting compared to the band's previous releases. AllMusic considered the album's music to be "surprisingly cerebral and arty"; alternative tunings and odd time signatures were present on several of the album's songs, and lyrics were intended to be ambiguous and evocative.
The focus on the Seattle grunge scene helped bring attention to 'Badmotorfinger', and the singles 'Outshined' and 'Rusty Cage' found a major audience in rock radio and MTV. 'Badmotorfinger' became the band's highest charting album at the time on the US Billboard 200, where it peaked at number 39. The album received critical acclaim, citing the significant improvements over earlier releases and evolution in the band's sound. Soundgarden supported the album with tours of North America and Europe, including opening for Guns N' Roses on the Use Your Illusion Tour. In 1992, 'Badmotorfinger' was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance. It was certified double platinum by the RIAA in 1996.
Digitally remastered 25th Anniversary edition.
Tracklisting:
1. Rusty Cage
2. Outshined
3. Slaves & Bulldozers
4. Jesus Christ Pose
5. Face Pollution
6. Somewhere
7. Searching With My Good Eye Closed
8. Room A Thousand Years Wide
9. Mind Riot
10. Drawing Flies
11. Holy Water
12. New Damage
