City Slab Horror
Severed Heads · 1985
64 min · 17 tracks · industrial music
A chaotic fusion of industrial noise and experimental soundscapes that challenge conventional listening experiences.
Top tracks — play these first
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Spastic Crunch — This track encapsulates the frenetic energy and bizarre sound collage techniques that define the album, merging disjointed rhythms with unsettling textures.
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Now, an Explosive New Movie — With its dynamic structure and layered samples, this track exemplifies Severed Heads' ability to create immersive auditory experiences that push sonic boundaries.
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We Have Come to Bless the House — This song stands out for its haunting atmosphere and complex layering, showcasing a darker side of the band's experimentation with sound design.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- chaotic soundscapes for exploration
- short bursts of intense energy
- immersive auditory experimentation
- late-night discovery sessions
- unpredictable shifts in pacing
Maybe skip if you
- prefers straightforward melodic structures
- seeks predictable listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 1985, City Slab Horror was Severed Heads' third studio album, following their breakthrough record, Since the Accident. At this point, the band had established themselves within the Australian underground music scene, building on their reputation for innovative sound manipulation and avant-garde aesthetics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Throbbing Gristle· Skinny Puppy· Cabaret Voltaire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Spasm 0:21
- 2 Spastic Crunch 2:52
- 3 Spitoon Thud 4:42
- 4 4.W.D. 3:11
- 5 Ayoompteyempt 3:11
- 6 The Bladders of a One Thousand Bedouin 2:54
- 7 Now, an Explosive New Movie 3:49
- 8 Guests 5:28
- 9 We Have Come to Bless the House 3:57
- 10 Cyflea, Rated R 3:35
- 11 Goodbye Tonsils 4:15
- 12 Voices of the Dead 5:17
- 13 Umbrella 4:24
- 14 Power Circles 3:08
- 15 The Ant Can See Legs 5:53
- 16 I Stand on My Head 2:58
- 17 Acme Instant Dehydrated Boulder Kit 4:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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