Melvins
Melvins are an American rock band formed in 1983 in Montesano, Washington. Their early work was key to the development of both grunge and sludge metal. Primarily a trio, they have also performed as a quartet, with either two drummers or two bassists. Since 1984, vocalist and guitarist Buzz Osborne and drummer Dale Crover have been constant members.
How Critics See Melvins
Chorus pulls the clearest critic-consensus signals out of this discography: the highest-rated record, the tightest agreement, the sharpest split, and the best place to start.
Thunderball
2025
Highest ChoruScore in this discography at 60/100 across 5 reviews.
Melvins's Thunderball arrives as a reunion record that foregrounds heavy riffing and audacious experimentation, and critics asking "is Thunderball good" have sharply divided answer...
Thunderball
2025
Best balance of score, review depth, and critic agreement for a first listen.
Melvins's Thunderball arrives as a reunion record that foregrounds heavy riffing and audacious experimentation, and critics asking "is Thunderball good" have sharply divided answer...
