Hater's the 2nd is the long awaited follow-up to the classic underground Soundgarden side project from 1994. The new CD exemplifies a barrage of dark, psychedelic rock songs that expands on the sounds of the debut using studio experimentation reminiscent of Arthur Lee, The Pretty Things, The Minutemen and Eno. A decade in wait, the 2nd was recorded as a series of demos in 1995 — the musical foundation includes Ben Shepherd (Soundgarden, Brotherhood of The Electric, Wellwater Conspiracy), Matt Cameron (Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Wellwater Conspiracy), and Alan Davis (Mark Lanegan Band), with guest appearances by John Mcbain (Monster Magnet, Wellwater Conspiracy), Brian Wood (Devilhead), Bill Rieflin (Ministry, The Blackouts, REM) and Greg Keplinger (Red Dress, Stone Gossard Band). The 2nd restores the seminal players' slots in sonic history and marks the return of Ben Shepherd’s inimitable songs to record and stage. |
