Rhinosaur

Soundgarden

About Rhinosaur

"Rhinosaur" is a song by American rock band Soundgarden on their 1996 album Down on the Upside. Despite not being released as its own single it was released as a B-side to the song "Ty Cobb". While "Ty Cobb" itself did not chart, "Rhinosaur" charted at 19 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks.


Year:
1996
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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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Soundgarden

Soundgarden is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington in 1984 by singer and rhythm guitarist Chris Cornell, lead guitarist Kim Thayil, and bassist Hiro Yamamoto. Matt Cameron became the band's full-time drummer in 1986, while bassist Ben Shepherd became a permanent replacement for Yamamoto in 1990. more »

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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.
Creation Facts
"Rhinosaur" was written by drummer Matt Cameron. - The song shows Cameron's keenness for unusual and complex rhythm patterns.
Performance Facts
"Rhinosaur" was notably not released as a single. - Despite that, it reached number 19 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
Composition Facts
The 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.
Reception Facts
Despite 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."
Legacy Facts
Rhinosaur 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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