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A New High in Low

Pigface · 1997

125 min · 15 tracks · industrial metal · industrial rock

A chaotic fusion of industrial metal and rock, layered with provocative soundscapes and haunting vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • chaotic soundscapes for deep dives
  • back-loaded tension and release
  • immersive long-form listening experience
  • haunting vocals for reflective moments
  • gradual build to intense climax

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer immediate gratification
  • seek short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1997, Pigface had established themselves as a pioneering force in the industrial scene, building on their previous release, 'Fook', which had garnered significant underground acclaim. 'A New High in Low' was a follow-up that showcased their experimental approach, featuring collaborations with various artists, indicative of a collective ethos that defined their work during this era.
Stylistic neighbors
Ministry· Nine Inch Nails· KMFDM

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Radio Bagpipe 3:44
  • 2 Kiss King (High High High) 5:34
  • 3 Burundi 4:34
  • 4 Bring Unto Me 4:41
  • 5 More 5:14
  • 6 Nutopia 4:27
  • 7 Methylated: I. Breathalised - II. Crystalised - III. Synthesised - IV. Immortalised 4:26
  • 8 Aboriginal 3:09
  • 9 Metal Tangerine 4:11
  • 10 First Taken Third Found 3:43
  • 11 Warzone 3:36
  • 12 You Know/You Know/You Know 4:31

Disc 2

  • 1 The Howler: An English Breakfast (Chapter 1, Part 1) 30:03
  • 2 Train 24:18
  • 3 The Howler: An English Breakfast (Chapter 1, Part 2) 19:23

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