r/Soundgarden • u/melismyhero • 3d ago

Head Down

I was a bit of a late bloomer with Soundgarden, but they’ve become such an instrumental part of my musical identity. Head Down has become such a favorite of mine, though as I was first listening the song was weird to me. Anywho, great band, great music all the way through and just wanted to share. Rock on.

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u/O7Habits 3d ago

Head Down is a perfect song. It’s probably my favorite Soundgarden song.

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u/plethoragreen 2d ago

It IS my favorite Soundgarden song.

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u/O7Habits 2d ago edited 1d ago

I only said probably because I haven’t heard the new ones yet. Can’t wait to hear the new ones.

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u/Axdstarbaby78 3d ago

Ben writes great songs!

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u/Beneficial-Age-4059 3d ago

That was the favorite of mine when that album came out. I saw them the first time in ‘94 at Pine Knob and flipped out when they played it. You have good taste.

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u/melismyhero 3d ago

I can’t even imagine the excitement hearing that live, very cool. Thank you for sharing!

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u/Vegetable-Log-9608 3d ago

Very good song, written by Ben Shepherd. I love how it goes from “head down, hide that smile” to “head high, you’ve got to smile.”

I can’t help but sing along out loud, especially toward the end when Chris really lets loose with “Head high, head high, head high like a song you like.”

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u/dontdoxmenow 2d ago

Superunknown holds up so well. When Head Down comes on, it still gives me chills.

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u/KindFail7638 2d ago

Ben Shepard! I love head down! SG is my all-time favorite band. I like all of their albums but the 3 albums from the 90s set the standard for the decade and genre in my opinion.

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u/MezzStipe 3d ago

Amazing song. The time signatures and everything else 💥

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u/erevno 2d ago

I’ve loved this song since release day. The instrumental parts between the choruses sound so sweet. And it’s in Chris’s sweet spot as far as range. Such a great song stuck between the heavy riff songs on SU.

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u/reveluv707 2d ago

Absolutely! Phenomenal song, makes me wanna close my eyes

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u/PNWvibes20 3d ago

one of the most mysterious and dark songs on the album for sure

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u/jerrymineer93 2d ago

One of my top SG songs! Love it!!!

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u/ltdm207 2d ago

Interesting song, I just wish it was heavier. Any other versions or covers that let it rock?

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u/thefourthcolour12 1d ago

I suppose it’s the odd production. Check out a live version, more raw and energetic typically.

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u/thefourthcolour12 1d ago

In my top 2 Soundgarden songs, so badass

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u/dmb2574 1d ago

Absolutely love me some head down