"Mudhoney" is the debut studio album by the American rock band Mudhoney, released in 1989. Prior to this album, Mudhoney had gained attention with several singles and EPs, including "Superfuzz Bigmuff" and "Boiled Beef & Rotting Teeth."
The album features a raw and energetic sound that characterizes Mudhoney's early grunge style. It includes tracks like "This Gift," "Flat Out Fucked," and "In 'n' Out of Grace," which highlight their garage rock and punk rock influences.
One notable aspect of the album is the instrumental track "Magnolia Caboose Babyshit," which is a cover of "Magnolia Caboose Babyfinger" by Blue Cheer. Despite being a cover, the song is credited to Mudhoney on the album.
The vinyl release of "Mudhoney" also included a poster featuring the band in a blue filter, shot by photographer Michael Lavine. The poster bears the text "Mudhoney. The album is out," alongside logos for SubPop and Au Go Go Records, adding to the album's collectible appeal.
"Mudhoney" received positive reviews upon its release and has since become a classic of the grunge genre. It helped establish Mudhoney's reputation as a seminal band in the Seattle music scene and influenced the development of alternative rock in the 1990s.
Overall, "Mudhoney" remains a significant album in the band's discography, capturing the essence of their early sound and contributing to the rise of grunge music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
