What makes Burning in Water, Drowning in Flame by Skrew notable?

This album is significant for its contribution to the industrial metal genre, showcasing a blend of aggressive guitar work and electronic elements that influenced future acts. It received attention for its cover of Sympathy for the Devil, demonstrating the band's willingness to reinterpret classic rock within a heavier context, and it helped establish Skrew as notable players in the underground scene. Released in January 1992, 'Burning in Water, Drowning in Flame' was Skrew's debut studio album, marking their entry into the industrial metal scene. The band formed in 1987 and had previously gained a following with their raw sound and energetic live shows, but this album represented their first substantial recording effort.

How many songs are on Burning in Water, Drowning in Flame?

Burning in Water, Drowning in Flame has 11 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.

Burning in Water, Drowning in Flame

Skrew · 1992

44 min · 11 tracks · industrial metal

A cacophony of abrasive riffs and haunting electronics that embody the chaos of early '90s industrial metal.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Burning in Water, Drowning in Flame — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of conflict and transformation through its intense instrumentation and evocative lyrics, serving as a sonic centerpiece.
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Cold Angel Press — This track features a compelling mix of relentless rhythms and eerie melodies, exemplifying Skrew's signature sound while pushing the boundaries of industrial music.
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Sympathy for the Devil — Skrew’s rendition infuses the classic tune with a heavy industrial twist, showcasing their ability to bridge genres while retaining the essence of the original.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases aggressive riffs and electronic elements, marking a solid entry into industrial metal.

What we noticed

The album opens with a heavy, distorted guitar riff that sets a chaotic tone, which is maintained throughout the first half.
Tracks often feature abrupt tempo changes and shifts between aggressive instrumentation and atmospheric electronic interludes.
The cover of 'Sympathy for the Devil' incorporates industrial elements, transforming the original into a more abrasive sound while retaining recognizable melodies.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

1 Orifice 1:36
2 Burning in Water, Drowning in Flame 5:09
3 Cold Angel Press 5:06
4 Charlemagne 3:54
5 Gemini 3:14
6 Indestructible 3:14
7 Feast 5:04
8 Once Alive 3:46
9 Sympathy for the Devil 4:32
10 Poisonous 4:35
11 Prey Flesh 3:59

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