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Below the Belt

Pigface · 1998

73 min · 13 tracks · industrial metal · industrial rock

A cacophony of industrial rhythms and experimental textures that challenge conventional song structures.

Why this album works

'Below the Belt' is notable for its innovative remix approach, featuring contributions from multiple renowned artists within the industrial genre. The album exemplifies the cross-pollination of ideas and styles prevalent in the late 90s, influencing both contemporaneous acts and future industrial musicians seeking to explore remix culture. It also received attention for its unique sound that blended heavy metal with electronic elements.
Career context
Released in 1998, 'Below the Belt' came during Pigface's evolution into a collaborative powerhouse in the industrial music scene. This album followed their previous release, 'Fook,' and showcased a diverse array of remixes from various artists, further expanding their experimental reach. At this point, Pigface had established itself as a collective known for pushing genre boundaries.
Stylistic neighbors
Nine Inch Nails· Marilyn Manson· Rob Zombie

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Radio Bagpipe (The Protomartyr mix) Standout 4:55
  • 2 Kiss King (Saint James mix) Standout 6:23
  • 3 Burundi (Overload mix) Standout 5:44
  • 4 More (Fly Away mix) 5:17
  • 5 Nutopia (The Looptopia mix) 4:36
  • 6 More Methylated (Sheep on Drugs remix) 5:17
  • 7 Metal Tangerine (Forever Georgia Peach mix) 5:03
  • 8 First Taken Third Found (Phylr remix) 6:20
  • 9 Burundi (The Shore Suite remix) 6:09
  • 10 Nutopia (Warzone mix) 6:27
  • 11 More (Moseley Cupboard Smash Up) 6:42
  • 12 Warzone (Satellite Transmission mix) 5:22
  • 13 You Know... (Nothing mix) 5:30

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