Back and Forth Series 2
Skinny Puppy · 1992
71 min · 15 tracks · industrial music
A raw, adrenaline-fueled blend of industrial noise and dark electronic textures punctuated by haunting vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sleeping Beast — This track embodies Skinny Puppy's signature blend of aggressive rhythms and atmospheric soundscapes, making it a standout example of their intense sonic experimentation.
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Smothered Hope (demo) — The demo version reveals the song's raw emotional core, showcasing how early ideas evolved into one of their most recognized tracks.
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Assimilate (original instrumental demo) — This instrumental demo highlights the foundational elements of the band's style, reflecting their innovative use of electronic textures and rhythms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic flow with peaks
- haunting landscapes
- raw live energy infusion
- wave-like pacing experience
- immersive exploration of sound
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1992, Skinny Puppy was already a prominent force in the industrial music scene, following their acclaimed albums like 'Too Dark Park' (1990). 'Back and Forth Series 2' captures the band's live energy during a transitional phase, showcasing their experimental sound in the wake of lineup changes and evolving production techniques. This album documents their relentless approach to pushing boundaries within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ministry· Front Line Assembly· Nitzer Ebb
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Sore in a Masterpiece / Dead of Winter
The climactic shift from chaotic instrumentation to subdued introspection allows for a moment of stark vulnerability within an otherwise aggressive sound.
This contrast emphasizes the emotional complexity inherent in Skinny Puppy's work, demonstrating how they navigate themes of despair amid overwhelming sound.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro (live in Winnipeg) 2:06
- 2 Sleeping Beast 5:57
- 3 K-9 3:40
- 4 Monster Radio Man 2:22
- 5 Quiet Solitude 4:44
- 6 The Pit 3:32
- 7 Sore in a Masterpiece / Dead of Winter 13:44
- 8 Unovis on a Stick 2:40
- 9 To a Baser Nature 2:51
- 10 A.M. / Meat Flavour 1:48
- 11 My Voice Sounds Like Shit 2:29
- 12 Smothered Hope (demo) 7:21
- 13 Explode the P.A. (live brap) 10:05
- 14 Assimilate (original instrumental demo) 3:04
- 15 Edge of Insanity 4:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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