Constant Shallowness Leads to Evil
Coil · 2000
61 min · 23 tracks · experimental music
A labyrinth of unsettling textures and fragmented rhythms that evoke a haunting, otherworldly atmosphere.
Top tracks — play these first
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Higher Beings Command — Opening the album with a commanding presence, this track sets a tone of eerie introspection through its layered sounds and vocal manipulations.
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I Am the Green Child — This lengthy piece intertwines hypnotic rhythms with surreal lyrics, exemplifying Coil's ability to blend narrative depth with musical experimentation.
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Lowest Common Abominator — This track stands out with its abrasive soundscapes and confrontational lyrics, reflecting the album's overarching themes of discomfort and disillusionment.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- unsettling soundscapes for exploration
- lengthy immersive listening experience
- haunting vocalizations provoke introspection
- patient engagement with layered themes
- experimental textures for deep focus
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Coil released 'Constant Shallowness Leads to Evil' in 2000, they were already established figures in the experimental music scene. This album followed their earlier works, showcasing their continuous evolution into darker sonic realms after the critically acclaimed 'Musick to Play in the Dark'. The release marked their exploration of themes surrounding spirituality and existentialism, reflective of their growing fascination with esoteric concepts.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Throbbing Gristle· Nurse With Wound· Current 93
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Higher Beings Command 4:10
- 2 I Am the Green Child 13:45
- 3 Beige 5:57
- 4 Lowest Common Abominator 5:00
- 5 Free Base Chakra 5:14
- 6 Tunnel of Goats, Part 1 5:00
- 7 Tunnel of Goats, Part 2 0:29
- 8 Tunnel of Goats, Part 3 0:21
- 9 Tunnel of Goats, Part 4 0:23
- 10 Tunnel of Goats, Part 5 2:00
- 11 Tunnel of Goats, Part 6 2:00
- 12 Tunnel of Goats, Part 7 2:00
- 13 Tunnel of Goats, Part 8 2:00
- 14 Tunnel of Goats, Part 9 2:00
- 15 Tunnel of Goats, Part 10 2:00
- 16 Tunnel of Goats, Part 11 2:00
- 17 Tunnel of Goats, Part 12 2:00
- 18 Tunnel of Goats, Part 13 2:00
- 19 Tunnel of Goats, Part 14 1:00
- 20 Tunnel of Goats, Part 15 1:00
- 21 Tunnel of Goats, Part 16 0:15
- 22 Tunnel of Goats, Part 17 0:51
- 23 Tunnel of Goats, Part 18 0:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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