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Concrete

Fear Factory · 1991

41 min · 16 tracks · death metal · industrial metal · groove metal

A relentless barrage of industrial rhythms and death metal aggression defines Fear Factory's brutal sonic landscape.

Why this album works

Concrete is significant for its pioneering fusion of death metal and industrial sounds, which laid the groundwork for the nu-metal movement that emerged in the late '90s. The album garnered critical attention, influencing a generation of heavy music artists and solidifying Fear Factory's role as innovators within extreme metal.
Best for
dynamic emotional journeys short, intense listening sessions wave-like pacing fluctuations
Context
Concrete is Fear Factory's debut album, released in January 1991, marking the band's introduction to the metal scene. At this point, they were establishing their unique blend of death metal with industrial elements, setting the stage for their future influence on the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Rob Zombie· Prong· White Zombie

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Big God / Raped Souls Standout 2:37
  • 2 Arise Above Oppression 1:57
  • 3 Concrete 2:28
  • 4 Crisis Standout 3:33
  • 5 Escape Confusion 4:08
  • 6 Sangre de niños 2:03
  • 7 Soulwomb 2:33
  • 8 Echoes of Innocence 3:04
  • 9 Dragged Down by the Weight of Existence 2:42
  • 10 Deception 0:29
  • 11 Desecrate 2:38
  • 12 Suffer Age 3:45
  • 13 Anxiety 1:39
  • 14 Self Immolation 2:33
  • 15 Piss Christ Standout 2:41
  • 16 Ulceration 2:43

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