RIFF043 - Temple of the Dog - Temple of the Dog
Riffology: Iconic Rock Albums Podcast · Riffology
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Show Notes
Temple of the Dog was a one-off collaboration between members of Soundgarden and the band that would become Pearl Jam. Conceived as a tribute to the late Andrew Wood of Mother Love Bone, the album has since earned a place as a key moment in the evolution of the Seattle sound.
In this episode of Riffology (formerly The Monster Shop), Neil and Chris revisit the album’s origins, explore its spontaneous creation, and discuss how it brought together Chris Cornell, Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament, Mike McCready, Matt Cameron, and a not-yet-famous Eddie Vedder.
Ideal for fans of grunge history, early ’90s alternative rock, or anyone curious about how one tribute album became something far more enduring.
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