''1000 Smiling Knuckles'' is the fourth studio album by American grunge band

Skin Yard Skin Yard was an American grunge band from Seattle, Washington, who were active from 1985 to 1992. The group never gained a mainstream audience, but were an influence on several of their grunge contemporaries, including Soundgarden, Screaming ...

. The cover art is by Jim Blanchard. The first single was the title track, for which a video was shot.

Critical reception

The ''

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'' noted that "the band's rhythm section is better-recorded and Ben McMillan is actually trying to sing melody lines instead of just shouting over the din."

Track listing

Personnel

* Jack Endino – guitar, producer, engineering * Daniel House – bass, art direction * Barrett Martin – drums * Ben McMillan – vocals * Jim Blanchard – artwork

References

External links

Information about ''1000 Smiling Knuckles'' on band page
Skin Yard albums 1991 albums Albums produced by Jack Endino Cruz Records albums {{1990s-alt-rock-album-stub