Sludge rock

Sludge rock is a style of alternative rock centered on very loud guitars producing a "sludgy" sound. The term was coined in the late

Sludge rock is a style of alternative rock centered on very loud guitars producing a "sludgy" sound. The term was coined in the late 1980s and has evolved somewhat to include stoner rock as well. Sludge Rock can also be considered as a forerunner of grunge.

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The Stooges
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