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What was the rift about with the band Soundgarden?
After touring in support of Ultramega OK the band signed with A&M Records, which caused a rift between Soundgarden and its traditional audience.
What was Soundgarden's major debut album?
On September 5, 1989, Soundgarden released its debut major-label album, Louder Than Love, which saw it take a step toward the metal mainstream“.

Question: How well did the album do?
Self-contained rewrite: How well did the debut major-label album, Louder Than Love by Soundgarden do?