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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • unsettling bursts of chaos
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • intense climaxes with dissonance
  • challenging soundscapes to explore

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking smooth, consistent flow
  • prefer longer, cohesive albums

Where this album fits

Career 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 3:28
  • 5 Buried Secrets 6:13
  • 6 The Ladder 0:21
  • 7 Executioner 2:48
  • 8 Black Chamber 2:28
  • 9 Skinned 0:53
  • 10 The Toll 7:25

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