Since We've Become Translucent
by Mudhoney
Released: August 20, 2002
Alternative rock
Why This Album Matters
This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Experimental Album.
The Album
This album marked a significant shift in the band's sound and was the first to be recorded after the departure of original bassist Matt Lukin three years prior. "Since We've Become Translucent" is the sixth studio album by American rock band Mudhoney, released in 2002. The album represents a departure from Mudhoney's classic grunge sound, embracing a more accessible rock style.
Inside the Recording
Additionally, the track "Inside Job" was recorded in April 2000 with Jack Endino as the producer and former MC5 guitarist Wayne Kramer on bass. Recording for Since We've Become Translucent took place over three weekends between November 2001 and February 2002, with each session led by different producers Johnny Sangster, Martin Feveyear, and Scott Colburn.
Interesting Facts
It also marked Mudhoney's return to their former…
It also marked Mudhoney's return to their former label, Sub Pop.
It explores a variety of genres, including psychedelica…
It explores a variety of genres, including psychedelica, synthpop, and jazz, particularly evident in tracks like "Baby, Can You Dig the Light?".
The band used a methodical approach, focusing on…
The band used a methodical approach, focusing on recording and rehearsing three songs at a time.
This strategy would later influence the recording of…
This strategy would later influence the recording of their subsequent album, Under a Billion Suns.
This session occurred before the band's new bassist…
This session occurred before the band's new bassist, Guy Maddison, joined in 2001.
Essential Tracks
Baby, Can You Dig The Light
It explores a variety of genres, including psychedelica, synthpop, and jazz, particularly evident in tracks like "Baby, Can You Dig the Light?".
Inside Job
Additionally, the track "Inside Job" was recorded in April 2000 with Jack Endino as the producer and former MC5 guitarist Wayne Kramer on bass.
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The Complete Album Story
"Since We've Become Translucent" is the sixth studio album by American rock band Mudhoney, released in 2002. This album marked a significant shift in the band's sound and was the first to be recorded after the departure of original bassist Matt Lukin three years prior. It also marked Mudhoney's return to their former label, Sub Pop.
The album represents a departure from Mudhoney's classic grunge sound, embracing a more accessible rock style. It explores a variety of genres, including psychedelica, synthpop, and jazz, particularly evident in tracks like "Baby, Can You Dig the Light?".
Recording for Since We've Become Translucent took place over three weekends between November 2001 and February 2002, with each session led by different producers Johnny Sangster, Martin Feveyear, and Scott Colburn. The band used a methodical approach, focusing on recording and rehearsing three songs at a time. This strategy would later influence the recording of their subsequent album, Under a Billion Suns.
Additionally, the track "Inside Job" was recorded in April 2000 with Jack Endino as the producer and former MC5 guitarist Wayne Kramer on bass. This session occurred before the band's new bassist, Guy Maddison, joined in 2001.
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