Overfloater (track)
by Soundgarden
Year: 1996
From the album Down On The Upside (track #14)
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Overfloater appears on the following album(s) by Soundgarden:
- Down On The Upside (track #14) (this album) (1996)
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| ! | 08/28/2026 07:06 | Siromynian | 20,040 | 71/100 |
| ! | 05/27/2026 03:26 | Exist-en-ciel | 171,873 | 71/100 |
| ! | 02/06/2026 20:10 | HotZappsBoogaloo | 8,939 | 82/100 |
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This is one of the best songs on the record. Takes a while to grow on you but once it clicks, you'll be glad it did. Cornell's vocals shine as always, and as with many other songs on this album, his use of effects on his voice are done in a manner that works well within the context of the song.
The other part of the two-headed monster in Soundgarden is Matt Cameron's drumming, and he doesn't disappoint here, helping drive the song from its reserved opening to a tumultuous conclusion. He anchors some very underrated riffs/grooves typical of Cornell's unusual writing style when compared to other bands in the Seattle scene.
Lyrics are interesting and up for interpretation as many of Cornell's tend to be.
