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Aftermath

Battery · 1998

63 min · 11 tracks · electro-industrial

Aggressive beats and dark synths intertwine with haunting vocals, creating a dystopian soundscape that defines the electro-industrial genre.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Aftermath — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of destruction and renewal, showcasing a blend of heavy beats and introspective lyrics that set the tone for the entire project.
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    Betrayal 3.0 — This track highlights Battery's signature aggressive sound while incorporating intricate synth layers, representing their evolution in combining harshness with melodic elements.
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    Last of August — With its atmospheric build-up and emotional depth, this song serves as a pivotal moment on the album, contrasting harsh industrial sounds with reflective lyrical content.
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    All Cats Are Grey — An expansive 18-minute piece that showcases Battery's ability to create immersive soundscapes, it demonstrates their willingness to experiment with structure and length in a genre often bound by concise tracks.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Aftermath 3:51
  • 2 Betrayal 3.0 4:05
  • 3 This Much 2.0 4:03
  • 4 Pity 5:27
  • 5 Theme 3.0 4:47
  • 6 Strike 3:50
  • 7 Never Left 5:06
  • 8 Last of August 5:20
  • 9 Wist 5:46
  • 10 All Cats Are Grey 18:44
  • 11 Aftermath (Sobu remix) 2:51

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