Desensitized
Pitchshifter · 1993
74 min · 12 tracks · industrial metal
A frenetic fusion of heavy industrial rhythms and aggressive metal guitars, pushing the boundaries of sonic intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Diable — This track exemplifies the band's signature blend of mechanical beats and harsh vocals, showcasing their ability to create an immersive auditory experience.
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(A Higher Form of) Killing — With its confrontational lyrics and relentless instrumentation, this song critiques violence and desensitization, embodying the album's thematic core.
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Gatherer.of.Data — This track reflects a more experimental approach, combining samples and electronic influences that highlight Pitchshifter's innovative sound design.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Desensitized showcases a strong blend of industrial and metal elements with notable sonic experimentation.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature rapid tempo changes and layered electronic elements that create a chaotic atmosphere.
- Several songs incorporate spoken word segments interspersed with aggressive guitar riffs, enhancing the industrial feel.
- The album's final track is an extended piece that gradually builds in intensity, culminating in a heavy, distorted climax.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- gradual builds and payoffs
- atmospheric background focus
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Desensitized is Pitchshifter's second studio album, following their debut, Industrial, which established their industrial metal sound. By 1993, the band had started to carve out a unique niche in the UK music scene, blending electronic and metal elements that would define their style in subsequent releases.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fear Factory· Ministry· KMFDM
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lesson One 0:12
- 2 Diable 6:02
- 3 Ephemerol 4:14
- 4 Triad 4:30
- 5 To Die Is Gain 4:52
- 6 (A Higher Form of) Killing 4:44
- 7 Lesson Two 0:06
- 8 Cathode 7:31
- 9 N/A 0:13
- 10 Gatherer.of.Data 4:57
- 11 N.C.M. 5:10
- 12 Routine / Landfill II 32:22
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