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1991 Soundgarden album featuring Rusty Cage and Outshined, a pivotal grunge record that drove the band toward mainstream recognition.
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What singles were released from Soundgarden's Badmotorfinger?
The main singles were 'Jesus Christ Pose,' 'Outshined,' and 'Rusty Cage,' all of which received heavy airplay on rock radio and MTV. 'Rusty Cage' was later covered by Johnny Cash on his 1996 album 'Unchained.'
When was Badmotorfinger released and on what label?
Badmotorfinger was released on October 8, 1991, on A&M Records. It arrived just weeks before Nirvana's 'Nevermind' and Pearl Jam's 'Ten,' making it a key album in the explosion of Seattle grunge.
Who plays bass on Badmotorfinger?
Ben Shepherd plays bass on the album, having joined Soundgarden in 1990 to replace founding member Hiro Yamamoto. The lineup of Chris Cornell, Kim Thayil, Matt Cameron, and Shepherd became the band's classic configuration.
Did Badmotorfinger win or get nominated for a Grammy?
The album received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Metal Performance in the early 1990s. Its critical and commercial success paved the way for Soundgarden's 1994 blockbuster 'Superunknown,' which won two Grammys.
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