Buried Secrets
Painkiller · 1992
27 min · 10 tracks · progressive rock
An unsettling journey through dissonant landscapes and chaotic rhythms that challenge the listener’s perception of sound.
Why this album works
'Buried Secrets' is significant for its radical approach to sound design, influencing the avant-garde metal scene. The EP is noted for its critical reception in underground circles and has been cited by multiple artists as a key inspiration for the development of noise rock and post-metal genres.
- Best for
- unsettling bursts of chaos short tracks for quick engagement intense climaxes with dissonance
- Context
- When 'Buried Secrets' was released in 1992, Painkiller was at a crucial point following their debut album, 'Guts of a Virgin.' This sophomore release solidified their innovative blend of industrial, noise, and progressive rock, pushing the boundaries of extreme music during a time when such experimentation was gaining underground traction.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Muse· Nikolai Noskov· Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tortured Souls 1:54
- 2 One-Eyed Pessary 1:50
- 3 Trailmarker 0:08
- 4 Blackhole Dub Standout 3:28
- 5 Buried Secrets Standout 6:13
- 6 The Ladder 0:21
- 7 Executioner Standout 2:48
- 8 Black Chamber 2:28
- 9 Skinned 0:53
- 10 The Toll 7:25
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