The Crybaby is the twelfth album by Melvins, released in 2000 through Ipecac Recordings, and the last part of a trilogy: The Maggot, The Bootlicker and The Crybaby. The trilogy was released on vinyl by Ipecac Recordings.
“Dry Drunk” includes “Interlude,” written and performed by Godzik Pink. On the CD version, after a few minutes of silence there is a spooky sample of the intro to “Amazon” (the first song on The Maggot) after “Moon Pie.” followed by more silence. The album ends with a man screaming “AGAIN!”
Review:
The Melvins' The Crybaby, the final volume in their Ipecac Recordings
trilogy, applies their uncompromisingly dense sound and irreverence to a
collection of covers and original material. A motley crew of guest artists,
including Tool, Foetus' Jim Thirlwell, the Pain Teens' Bliss Blood, the eclectic
New York City rockers Skeleton Key, and Brutal Truth's Kevin Sharpe, assist
them – and the results are predictably unpredictable. Helmet's Henry Bogner
and Hank Williams III team up with the group on drastic reworkings of two
country classics, Hank Williams' “Ramblin' Man” and Merle Haggard's “Okie
From Muskogee.” The Jesus Lizard's David Yow joins The Melvins on a cover of
the Lizard's “Blockbuster” and “Dry Drunk,” which also features the
surf-jazz band Godzik Pink. “G.I. Joe” showcases the vocal talents of Ipecac
founder Mike Patton, and in one of The Crybaby's most inspired turns, ‘70s
teen-dream Leif Garrett sings on the band's surprisingly faithful rendition of
Nirvana's “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” One of their most creative albums, The
Crybaby reaffirms The Melvins’ ability to venture outside of their trademark
style while still remaining quintessentially Melvins.
All Music Guide – Heather Phares