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Embedded

Meathook Seed · 1993

46 min · 11 tracks · industrial metal

Raw industrial textures interweave with aggressive metal riffs, creating an unsettling yet immersive auditory landscape.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Famine Sector — This opening track sets a menacing tone with its relentless rhythms and haunting vocals, encapsulating the album's dark themes right from the start.
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    Day of Conceiving — The song features intricate layering of soundscapes and aggressive vocals, showcasing the band's ability to blend melody with harshness effectively.
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    Sea of Tranquility — Closing the album, this expansive track contrasts with earlier pieces through its lengthy duration and evolving dynamics, leaving a lasting impression on listeners.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dark atmospheric soundscapes unfold
  • dynamic ebb and flow experience
  • intense moments of mechanized rhythm
  • long track for deep immersion

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks
  • seek instant gratification sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1993, Embedded is Meathook Seed's debut album, marking their entry into the industrial metal scene. At this time, the band was still establishing its identity and sound, following their formation in the early '90s. This album set the groundwork for their future works and collaborations within the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Rob Zombie· Marilyn Manson· Genitorturers

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Famine Sector 4:07
  • 2 A Furred Grave 3:43
  • 3 My Infinity 2:57
  • 4 Day of Conceiving 3:08
  • 5 Cling to an Image 2:48
  • 6 A Wilted Remnant 4:53
  • 7 Forgive 3:23
  • 8 Focal Point Blur 2:56
  • 9 Embedded 2:03
  • 10 Visible Shallow Self 2:21
  • 11 Sea of Tranquility 13:45

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