Music Review

Deep Six (1994)

Various Artists
Reviewed by Chuck Eddy | Apr 08, 1994
EW's GRADE
B

Details Lead Performance: Various Artists; Genres: Reissues, Rock

First released on the tiny C/Z label in 1985, this compilation, Deep Six, shows how arty punks gave birth to Seattle grunge by imitating early-70's metal. Green River (which later provided personnel for Pearl Jam) and a youthful Soundgarden grind out some dynamic but incoherent slime. The other bands here steal from Black Sabbath and Stooges songs, but groan with only half their teen spirit. B

Originally posted Apr 08, 1994 Published in issue #217 Apr 08, 1994 Order article reprints

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