Blubberknife
Severed Heads · 1982
67 min · 8 tracks · industrial music
A collage of abrasive electronics and experimental soundscapes that challenge conventional song structures.
Top tracks — play these first
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Rocket Summer [live at Stranded 8th April 1982] — This track exemplifies Severed Heads' unique blend of live improvisation with electronic sound manipulation, showcasing their innovative use of technology in performance.
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Adolf a Karrot? — The opening track sets the tone with its dissonant rhythms and samples, effectively introducing listeners to the band's experimental ethos.
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Lower Than the Grave — With its haunting atmosphere and layered textures, this track highlights the band's ability to create immersive soundscapes that evoke strong emotional responses.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- extended pieces for deep focus
- immersive soundscapes for exploration
- playful experimentation with structure
- live performance energy throughout
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song formats
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Blubberknife was Severed Heads' second studio album, released in 1982, following their debut, Come Visit the Big Bigot. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the Australian industrial music scene, experimenting with live recordings and complex arrangements that would define their innovative approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Throbbing Gristle· Skinny Puppy· Cabaret Voltaire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Adolf a Karrot? 3:41
- 2 Rocket Summer [live at Stranded 8th April 1982] 33:54
- 3 Deano's Couch 2:33
- 4 An American in Paris / Tarzan's Grip 7:42
- 5 Umbrella 4:24
- 6 Lower Than the Grave 8:05
- 7 J. Edgar Hoover/CMID [Live]
- 8 Ad Infinitum 7:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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