Brap: Back and Forth Series 3 & 4 cover

Brap: Back and Forth Series 3 & 4

Skinny Puppy · 1996

108 min · 25 tracks · industrial music · industrial rock · electro-industrial

A chaotic blend of industrial rhythms and haunting vocals, embodying the raw energy of 90s underground music.

Why this album works

This album is significant for its encapsulation of the band's live improvisational prowess and for featuring previously unreleased demo versions. The inclusion of live tracks from 1990 highlights Skinny Puppy's impact on the industrial genre, influencing a wave of artists who emerged in the subsequent years.
Best for
dynamic exploration with peaks chaotic rhythms for late nights immersive soundscapes in headphones
Context
By 1996, Skinny Puppy was already renowned within the industrial scene, following their influential album 'Last Rights' from 1992. 'Brap: Back and Forth Series 3 & 4' serves as a compilation of both studio tracks and live performances, showcasing their experimental sound during a period marked by lineup changes and evolving musical styles.
Stylistic neighbors
Terminal Choice· Laibach· Cabaret Voltaire

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Jackhammer Standout 4:18
  • 2 Splasher 3:51
  • 3 Double Cross 5:31
  • 4 Yo Yo Scrape 4:39
  • 5 Carry Standout 5:18
  • 6 Guilty 3:13
  • 7 The Soul That Creates 4:03
  • 8 Brap 3:03
  • 9 Sparkless 3:01
  • 10 Dead Doll Standout 2:17
  • 11 Deadlines 4:42
  • 12 Last Call 6:05

Disc 2

  • 1 Uranus Cancelled 4:21
  • 2 All Eyes (live improvisation 1990) 6:07
  • 3 Reclamation (live 1990) 2:57
  • 4 Spasmolytic (demo) 3:54
  • 5 Grave Wisdom (alternate version) 3:43
  • 6 Tin Omen (live 1990) 6:16
  • 7 God's Gift (live 1990) 4:46
  • 8 Convulsion (live 1990) 3:10
  • 9 Nature's Revenge (alternate studio version) 3:57
  • 10 Love in Vein (remix) 6:57
  • 11 T.F.W.O. (live 1990) 4:17
  • 12 Left Handshake (live 1990) 4:38
  • 13 Choralone (live 1990) 3:36

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata