Mother Love Bone was a great band.Started listening to grunge bands (I confess, still love Mother Love Bone hahaha) and new metal, in 2003~2004.
In 2005 I had the chance to listen Blind Guardian and some Iron Maiden albuns, so my musical preferences changed radically and I never stopped to listen metal bands since then.
Ironically, two of my favourite metal bands of all time are from Seattle (Nevermore/Sanctuary). Life is strange! haha
Summarizing:Tokyo Tales and Powerslave changed my life forever.