"Hate Songs In E Minor" is the debut album by British band Fudge Tunnel, released in 1991 on CD format by Earache Records. This groundbreaking record fuses elements of sludge metal, noise rock, and alternative metal into a raw and powerful soundscape that quickly established Fudge Tunnel as pioneers of their genre. The album features heavy guitar riffs, abrasive vocals, and an unrelenting energy that captures the angst and aggression of early '90s underground music. Notable tracks like "Hate Song," "Bed Crumbs," and "Spanish Fly" showcase the band's unique approach to songwriting?combining crushing heaviness with experimental textures. Fudge Tunnel gained critical acclaim for their uncompromising style and went on to influence numerous acts within the heavy music scene throughout the decade. Earache Records, renowned for championing extreme metal bands such as Napalm Death, Carcass, and Morbid Angel, has been at the forefront of innovative heavy music since its founding in 1985.