What makes Ængelmaker by Leæther Strip notable?

Ængelmaker received significant attention within the electro-industrial community, praised for its bold exploration of dark themes. The album's lead track, Ængelmaker, has become a staple in industrial playlists, highlighting its impact on the genre's aesthetics during that period. When Ængelmaker was released in 2009, Leæther Strip was already an established name in the electro-industrial scene, known for their provocative themes and relentless sound. This album came as a follow-up to their 2006 release, showcasing a continued evolution in both lyrical depth and production techniques.

Who is Ængelmaker for?

Ængelmaker works well if you're into immersive industrial soundscapes, haunting melodies for deep focus and extended tracks for patient listeners.

How many songs are on Ængelmaker?

Ængelmaker has 22 tracks, running approximately 145 minutes.

Ængelmaker

Leæther Strip · 2009

145 min · 22 tracks · electro-industrial

Heavy synths and relentless beats intertwine with dark, introspective lyrics to create a haunting electronic landscape.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Ængelmaker — The title track encapsulates the album’s exploration of mortality and despair through its intricate soundscapes and haunting vocals, setting the tone for the entire record.
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Anger — This track confronts raw emotions with aggressive beats and powerful lyrics, serving as a cathartic release and reflecting the album's overarching themes of frustration and inner turmoil.
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I Can't Sit Still — With its driving rhythm and frenetic energy, this song exemplifies the blend of danceable beats with darker lyrical content, illustrating Leæther Strip's unique approach to electro-industrial music.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong production and thematic depth but has uneven pacing and cohesion.

What we noticed

The album opens with a title track that sets a dark tone, followed by a sequence of tracks that maintain a high energy level through heavy beats and synths.
Several tracks feature layered vocal effects, creating a haunting atmosphere that complements the introspective lyrics.
The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, providing a contrast to the earlier intensity and allowing for a more reflective conclusion.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

immersive industrial soundscapes
haunting melodies for deep focus
extended tracks for patient listeners
dark atmospheres for reflective moods
cathartic energy in crescendos

Maybe skip if you

seekers of instant gratification
casual listeners of short tracks

Where this album fits

Career context: When Ængelmaker was released in 2009, Leæther Strip was already an established name in the electro-industrial scene, known for their provocative themes and relentless sound. This album came as a follow-up to their 2006 release, showcasing a continued evolution in both lyrical depth and production techniques.
Stylistic neighbors: Front Line Assembly· Skinny Puppy· KMFDM