Ghetto Machine cover

Ghetto Machine

Loudness · 1997

51 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal

A fusion of aggressive riffs and melodic elements that encapsulates the raw energy of late '90s heavy metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like dynamic progression
  • aggressive riffs with melody
  • for late-night energy
  • peaks of raw emotional intensity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer immediate gratification
  • dislike longer track durations

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Ghetto Machine' was released in 1997, Loudness had already established themselves as a prominent band in the heavy metal scene since their formation in 1981. This album was their first release after their reunion in 1996, marking a significant return after a period of lineup changes and experimentation with sound.
Stylistic neighbors
X Japan· Galneryus· Concerto Moon

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ghetto Machine 5:04
  • 2 Slave 3:17
  • 3 Evil Ecstacy 4:10
  • 4 San Francisco 4:09
  • 5 Love and Hate 6:40
  • 6 Creatures 5:30
  • 7 Katmandu Fly 1:13
  • 8 Hypnotized 4:44
  • 9 Dead Man Walking 4:44
  • 10 Jasmine Sky 5:47
  • 11 Wonder Man 5:53

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata