Rhinosaur
Soundgarden
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Standing with my enemy Hung on my horns With haste and reverie Killing with charm Only happy when you hurt Only deadly in a swarm Only healthy in the dirt Only empty in your arms I play, I'm sick and tame Drawing the hordes I'll wait, and show the lame The meaning of harm The skull beneath my feet Like feathers in sand I graze among the graves A feeling of peace Only bending when you break Only feeding when you're cold Only healing when you ache Only feeling when you don't Only bending when you break Only feeding when you're cold Only healing when you ache Only feeling when you don't
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER J. CORNELL, MATTHEW D. CAMERON
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6 facts about this song
Introduction Facts"Rhinosaur" is a song by American rock band Soundgarden.
- The song is part of the studio album "Down on the Upside" released in 1996.
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Creation Facts"Rhinosaur" was written by drummer Matt Cameron.
- The song shows Cameron's keenness for unusual and complex rhythm patterns.
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Performance Facts"Rhinosaur" was notably not released as a single.
- Despite that, it reached number 19 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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Composition FactsThe song features a rawer sound compared to many of Soundgarden's other songs, highlighting the band's shift toward less of a metal-oriented sound in their later years.
- It is characterized by heavy, distortion rich guitars and aggressive drum beats.
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Reception FactsDespite the lack of a single release, "Rhinosaur" still resonated with fans and critics alike.
- "Down on the Upside" garnered positive reviews upon release with special mentions to tracks like "Rhinosaur."
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Legacy FactsRhinosaur has been covered by several bands including metal band Between the Buried and Me.
- Although it was released in the mid-90s, "Rhinosaur" continues to be recognized as a significant work in Soundgarden's discography.
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