AUGUST 1991: Metallica, Pearl Jam, Blur, Toad the Wet Sprocket (Part One)

Our survey of albums released in the summer of 1991 continues into August, with Metallica's epic self-titled collection (more commonly known as "The Black Album"); Pearl Jam's meteoric debut Ten; Blur's uneven debut (later disowned by Damon Albarn), Leisure; and Toad the Wet Sprocket's acoustic hit machine, fear.Check out our August 1991 playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/73dsuQXBtMQyF5mYBEHkEi?si=540473b84f6644f6 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 120months.substack.com/subscribe