Soundgarden Song Rankings
An exhaustive directory of Soundgarden's 81 officially released studio tracks, spanning from their 1988 debut Ultramega OK to their 2012 reunion album King Animal.
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▲ Top 5
#1
4th Of July (1994)
One of the heaviest, most doom-laden tracks in their entire catalog.
+5
#2
Burden In My Hand (1996)
A shining, acoustic-led rocker with dark, ominous lyrical undertones.
+4
#3
By Crooked Steps (2012)
A complex, off-kilter rocker directed by Dave Grohl for its music video.
+3
#4
Rusty Cage (1991)
The ferocious, driving opener to Badmotorfinger, famously covered later by Johnny Cash.
+2
#5
Beyond The Wheel (1988)
A monolithic, doom-metal track boasting an incredible vocal range display from Cornell.
+1
▼ Bottom 5
#1
Applebite (1996)
A highly experimental, atmospheric, and synthesizer-heavy track bordering on ambient drone.
-5
#2
665 (1988)
A short, satirical parody of satanic backmasking paranoia that leads directly into '667'.
-4
#3
Drawing Flies (1991)
A funky, unhinged track featuring prominent horn sections.
-3
#4
Full On Kevin's Mom (1989)
A fast-paced, humorous punk-metal track about a friend's inappropriate romantic encounter.
-2
#5
One Minute of Nothing (1988)
The final, chaotic closer of Ultramega OK.
-1
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4th Of July (1994) — One of the heaviest, most doom-laden tracks in their entire catalog.+5
Burden In My Hand (1996) — A shining, acoustic-led rocker with dark, ominous lyrical undertones.+4
By Crooked Steps (2012) — A complex, off-kilter rocker directed by Dave Grohl for its music video.+3
Rusty Cage (1991) — The ferocious, driving opener to Badmotorfinger, famously covered later by Johnny Cash.+2
Beyond The Wheel (1988) — A monolithic, doom-metal track boasting an incredible vocal range display from Cornell.+1
Flower (1988) — The hypnotic opener from their debut full-length, featuring Kim Thayil blowing across his guitar strings.—
All Your Lies (1988) — A thrash-influenced track originally featured on the Deep Six compilation.—
667 (1988) — The funky, upbeat continuation of their numerical joke track from the debut album.—
Mood For Trouble (1988) — A bluesy, psychedelic rocker that highlights their early 70s rock influences.—
Circle of Power (1988) — The only Soundgarden song to feature lead vocals from bassist Hiro Yamamoto.—
He Didn't (1988) — A sprawling, atmospheric track hinting at the psychedelic elements they would master later.—
Smokestack Lightning (1988) — A menacing, heavily distorted cover of the classic Howlin' Wolf blues standard.—
Nazi Driver (1988) — A provocative, heavy track from their debut showcasing their early, unfiltered aggressive edge.—
Head Injury (1988) — A frantic, punk-infused early cut blending hardcore tempo with metallic riffing.—
Incessant Mace (1988) — A sprawling, heavy blues jam often compared to early Led Zeppelin.—
Ugly Truth (1989) — The raw, crushing opener of Louder Than Love.—
Hands All Over (1989) — An environmentally conscious protest track demanding respect for the planet.—
Gun (1989) — A blistering, tempo-shifting masterclass in heavy metal sludge.—
Power Trip (1989) — A massive, sludgy groove metal track reflecting the excesses of late-80s authority.—
Get On The Snake (1989) — An unconventional, shifting track that highlights their early technical proficiency.—
Loud Love (1989) — A heavy, sludgy classic from their major-label debut, paving the way for the 90s grunge explosion.—
I Awake (1989) — Featuring lyrics adapted from a poem written by Kate McDonald, Hiro Yamamoto's girlfriend at the time.—
No Wrong No Right (1989) — A heavy, doom-laden groove driven by thick basslines and aggressive percussion.—
Uncovered (1989) — A mid-tempo rocker providing a brief melodic reprieve amidst the heaviness of Louder Than Love.—
Big Dumb Sex (1989) — A hilarious, expletive-laden parody of glam metal tropes.—
Full On (Reprise) (1989) — A haunting, acoustic-led instrumental to close out their major-label debut.—
Outshined (1991) — A massively heavy, sludgy classic boasting one of Kim Thayil's most iconic drop-D guitar riffs.—
Slaves & Bulldozers (1991) — A sprawling, heavy epic featuring some of Chris Cornell's most intense, shredding vocal performances.—
Jesus Christ Pose (1991) — A relentless, blistering track criticizing the exploitation of martyrdom in the entertainment industry.—
Face Pollution (1991) — A blistering, fast-paced punk injection in the middle of Badmotorfinger.—
Somewhere (1991) — Written by Ben Shepherd, this track introduced his unique, off-kilter melodic sensibilities to the band's core sound.—
Searching With My Good Eye Closed (1991) — A psychedelic, sprawling epic acting as the centerpiece of Badmotorfinger.—
Room A Thousand Years Wide (1991) — A grinding, saxophone-laced track originally released as a Sub Pop single before the album.—
Mind Riot (1991) — An innovative track entirely tuned to the note of E.—
Holy Water (1991) — A dark, sludgy critique of forced religion.—
New Damage (1991) — The massive, sludgy finale to Badmotorfinger.—
Let Me Drown (1994) — The fierce, crawling opener of Superunknown that sets a dark, heavy tone.—
My Wave (1994) — An aggressive, upbeat rocker played in an unconventional 5/4 time signature.—
Fell On Black Days (1994) — A brooding, complex masterpiece dealing with sudden, inescapable depression.—
Mailman (1994) — A menacing, downtuned track embodying pure, destructive power.—
Superunknown (1994) — The frantic, psychedelic title track of their 1994 masterpiece.—
Head Down (1994) — A swirling, psychedelic composition written entirely by bassist Ben Shepherd.—
Black Hole Sun (1994) — The surreal, Grammy-winning definitive grunge anthem from their massive commercial breakthrough.—
Spoonman (1994) — A heavy, rhythmic, Grammy-winning track featuring street performer Artis the Spoonman.—
Limo Wreck (1994) — A crushing, blues-influenced heavy track from Superunknown.—
The Day I Tried To Live (1994) — A powerful, introspective song about attempting to break out of isolation and engage with the world.—
Kickstand (1994) — The shortest track on Superunknown, serving as a high-speed punk palate cleanser.—
Fresh Tendrils (1994) — A dense, complex, and highly underrated cut from the back half of Superunknown.—
Half (1994) — A bizarre, psychedelic interlude featuring Middle Eastern influences and vocals by Ben Shepherd.—
Like Suicide (1994) — The beautiful, tragic acoustic-to-electric closer of Superunknown.—
She Likes Surprises (1994) — A frantic, tempo-shifting track initially released as a bonus track on international versions of Superunknown.—
Pretty Noose (1996) — The Grammy-nominated, wah-pedal heavy lead single from Down on the Upside.—
Rhinosaur (1996) — An aggressive, punchy rocker criticizing close-mindedness.—
Zero Chance (1996) — A melodic, somber and highly emotive ballad.—
Dusty (1996) — A groove-heavy, funky grunge cut from Down on the Upside.—
Ty Cobb (1996) — A frantic, mandolin-driven punk rock explosion named after the infamous baseball player.—
Blow Up The Outside World (1996) — A Beatlesque grunge ballad that serves as an anthem of pure frustration.—
Never Named (1996) — A raw, stripped-back rocker built on a very loose, jam-room energy.—
Never the Machine Forever (1996) — The only Soundgarden song entirely written and composed by guitarist Kim Thayil.—
Tighter & Tighter (1996) — A slow-burning, intensely atmospheric rock epic.—
No Attention (1996) — An upbeat, relentless blast of heavy punk energy.—
Switch Opens (1996) — A melodic, psychedelia-tinged track reflecting on transformation and aging.—
Overfloater (1996) — A slow, creeping, tension-building track written by Cornell.—
An Unkind (1996) — A fast, aggressive punk blast clocking in at just over two minutes.—
Boot Camp (1996) — The atmospheric, chilling closing track of Down on the Upside.—
Been Away Too Long (2012) — The explosive, triumphant comeback single from their 2012 reunion album.—
Non-State Actor (2012) — A heavily political, driving track from their final studio album.—
A Thousand Days Before (2012) — Featuring a highly distinct, Eastern-influenced guitar melody from Thayil.—
Blood On The Valley Floor (2012) — A heavy, vintage-sounding sludge track fitting perfectly with their early catalog.—
Bones Of Birds (2012) — A haunting, melancholic standout from their 2012 return.—
Taree (2012) — A brooding, slow-burn track exploring themes of nature and memory.—
Attrition (2012) — A fast-paced, straightforward heavy rocker written by Ben Shepherd.—
Black Saturday (2012) — An acoustic-driven, folk-rock leaning track featuring intricate horn arrangements.—
Halfway There (2012) — A highly melodic, reflective mid-tempo rock track standing out as one of the most accessible on the reunion album.—
Worse Dreams (2012) — A heavy, rhythmic track reflecting on dread and subconscious fears.—
Eyelid's Mouth (2012) — A sprawling, groove-heavy rocker driven by Ben Shepherd's complex bassline.—
Rowing (2012) — The highly unique, loop-driven, blues-chant closer to their final studio album.—
One Minute of Nothing (1988) — The final, chaotic closer of Ultramega OK.-1
Full On Kevin's Mom (1989) — A fast-paced, humorous punk-metal track about a friend's inappropriate romantic encounter.-2
Drawing Flies (1991) — A funky, unhinged track featuring prominent horn sections.-3
665 (1988) — A short, satirical parody of satanic backmasking paranoia that leads directly into '667'.-4
Applebite (1996) — A highly experimental, atmospheric, and synthesizer-heavy track bordering on ambient drone.-5