Godflesh
Godflesh · 1988
52 min · 8 tracks · industrial metal · sludge metal
A relentless barrage of mechanical rhythms and heavy guitar riffs layered with haunting vocals.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released in January 1988, this self-titled EP marked Godflesh's debut, establishing them at the forefront of industrial metal. Following their formation in 1988, this project set the stage for their influential sound, blending elements of metal and electronic music.
- If you like
- industrial metal, sludge metal
Godflesh is an EP by Godflesh, released in 1988. A relentless barrage of mechanical rhythms and heavy guitar riffs layered with haunting vocals. Godflesh's debut EP is significant for its role in pioneering the industrial metal genre, influencing countless artists and shaping the sound of heavy music in the late '80s and beyond. The track 'Streetcleaner' would later be considered a cornerstone in the genre, earning critical acclaim and establishing Godflesh as innovators. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Godflesh sound like?
A relentless barrage of mechanical rhythms and heavy guitar riffs layered with haunting vocals. Rooted in industrial metal and sludge metal.
What makes Godflesh by Godflesh notable?
Godflesh's debut EP is significant for its role in pioneering the industrial metal genre, influencing countless artists and shaping the sound of heavy music in the late '80s and beyond. The track 'Streetcleaner' would later be considered a cornerstone in the genre, earning critical acclaim and establishing Godflesh as innovators. Released in January 1988, this self-titled EP marked Godflesh's debut, establishing them at the forefront of industrial metal. Following their formation in 1988, this project set the stage for their influential sound, blending elements of metal and electronic music.
Who is Godflesh for?
Godflesh works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and gradual builds and payoffs.
How many songs are on Godflesh?
Godflesh has 8 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Avalanche Master Song Standout 5:13
- 2 Veins 4:30
- 3 Godhead Standout 5:01
- 4 Spinebender 5:07
- 5 Weak Flesh 4:23
- 6 Ice Nerveshatter 6:31
- 7 Wounds 13:06
- 8 Streetcleaner 2 Standout 8:41
Release Date
January 1, 1988
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
52 min 35 sec
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