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Grunge

Grunge fused punk's rawness with metal's sludge in late-1980s Seattle, trading glam-era polish for flannel-clad authenticity. Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains took the sound from the Sub Pop underground to global ubiquity in the early 1990s.

Grunge on Riffiter: 120 albums, 18 rated by the community, averaging 4.2/5, spanning 1986 to 2024, from 19 artists including Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Stone Temple Pilots.

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FAQ

Who is the most popular grunge artist?
The most popular grunge artist on Riffiter is Pearl Jam, rated by 9 listeners.
What is the best grunge album?
Ranked by community ratings, the best grunge album on Riffiter is In Utero by Nirvana (4.6/5 from 7 ratings). See the full best grunge albums ranking.
How many grunge albums are on Riffiter?
Riffiter has 120 albums, 18 rated by the community, averaging 4.2/5. Browse them all on the grunge albums page.
When was grunge's most active era?
By community ratings, the most active era for grunge on Riffiter is the 1990s. Its catalogue here spans 1986 to 2024.

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