In my opinion My Sister's Machine were probably the best grunge band - with the exception of Mother Love Bone who aren't a grunge band - in fact, most 'grunge' bands weren't! Anyway, for me the bands debut 'Diva' record was a dark, stormy mini-classic, and although less melodic, 'Wallflower' is equally as engaging, hellbent on black riffs and that vocal snarl, this goes way beyond the depths trawled by Alice In Chains etc. There's even elements of C.O.C. circa 'Blind' (track two anyone ?), with the groove-based, monolithic riffage and swirling vocals. The angst and mood created by the band was probably their downfall as other acts succumbed to sucking corporate cock for the sake of a few dollars, but MSM remained cool and cult throughout. Whilst so many similar acts gradually built their aura, My Sister's Machine were born cool...and despite only existing for such a short time, their career and status is far more respectable than most of the acts within the genre. A very good record indeed...just buy it and see beyond the grunge boundaries.
8/10
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