From the onset, Melvins' latest endeavor, "Tarantula Heart," feels like a daring assertion of their signature defiance against mainstream music trends. For a band renowned for their pioneering role in the grunge and sludge metal scenes, this album reaffirms their ethos of audacious experimentation and sonic exploration. Buzz Osborne and his bandmates have pushed boundaries with a lineup that includes double drum tracks and a penchant for sprawling, psychedelic journeys within their compositions. But is it worth your time? Let's dig into what the critics think.
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