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Released 20 years ago

Damp

Foetus · 2006

72 min · 12 tracks · post-punk

A chaotic blend of industrial noise and post-punk rhythms, weaving dark narratives with unsettling intensity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • unsettling intensity throughout experience
  • dark narratives that provoke thought
  • dynamic shifts in pacing
  • headphone detail hunting required

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Damp' was released in 2006, Foetus, led by J.G. Thirlwell, had already established themselves as a significant force in experimental music. This album marked a continued evolution following the acclaimed 'Love' in 2005, showcasing Thirlwell's signature blending of genres and provocative themes while maintaining his raw sonic edge.
Stylistic neighbors
Swans· Ministry· Skinny Puppy

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Hate You All 3:26
  • 2 Antabuse 1:51
  • 3 Chimera 4:54
  • 4 Into the Light 6:32
  • 5 Shrunken Man 4:59
  • 6 Mine is No Disgrace 8:23
  • 7 Hemo the Cuckold 7:29
  • 8 Not in Your Hands 5:20
  • 9 Paging Dr. Strong 3:51
  • 10 Blessed Evening (Phylr remix) 4:11
  • 11 Sieve 4:59
  • 12 Cold Shoulder 16:08

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