Cleansing
Prong · 1993
57 min · 12 tracks · thrash metal · alternative metal · industrial metal
A relentless fusion of heavy grooves and industrial textures, punctuated by raw, provocative lyrics.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing and builds
- Context
- Released in 1993, 'Cleansing' was Prong's third studio album and marked their shift towards a more accessible sound following the underground success of 'Prove You Wrong'. This album solidified their presence in the alternative metal scene during a time when grunge and metal were intersecting.
- If you like
- thrash metal, alternative metal, industrial metal
Cleansing is an album by Prong, released in 1993. A relentless fusion of heavy grooves and industrial textures, punctuated by raw, provocative lyrics. 'Cleansing' was pivotal in establishing Prong as key players in the groove metal movement, featuring the hit 'Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck', which received extensive airplay and contributed to the band's growing popularity. The album's critical acclaim helped bridge the gap between hardcore punk and mainstream metal. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cleansing sound like?
A relentless fusion of heavy grooves and industrial textures, punctuated by raw, provocative lyrics. Rooted in thrash metal and alternative metal.
What makes Cleansing by Prong notable?
'Cleansing' was pivotal in establishing Prong as key players in the groove metal movement, featuring the hit 'Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck', which received extensive airplay and contributed to the band's growing popularity. The album's critical acclaim helped bridge the gap between hardcore punk and mainstream metal. Released in 1993, 'Cleansing' was Prong's third studio album and marked their shift towards a more accessible sound following the underground success of 'Prove You Wrong'. This album solidified their presence in the alternative metal scene during a time when grunge and metal were intersecting.
Who is Cleansing for?
Cleansing works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing and builds.
How many songs are on Cleansing?
Cleansing has 12 tracks, running approximately 57 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Another Worldly Device Standout 3:23
- 2 Whose Fist Is This Anyway? Standout 4:41
- 3 Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck Standout 4:11
- 4 Cut-Rate 4:52
- 5 Broken Peace 6:11
- 6 One Outnumbered 4:57
- 7 Out of This Misery 4:25
- 8 No Question 4:17
- 9 Not of This Earth 6:24
- 10 Home Rule 3:57
- 11 Sublime 3:52
- 12 Test 6:39
Release Date
January 1, 1993
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
57 min 55 sec
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