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Gub

Pigface · 1990

66 min · 16 tracks · industrial metal

A chaotic blend of industrial soundscapes and aggressive rock, Gub navigates through visceral themes with relentless energy.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Tapeworm — This opening track showcases the album's raw energy with driving rhythms and abrasive textures that set the tone for what follows. Its aggressive instrumentation highlights Pigface's industrial roots while maintaining a punk ethos.
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    The Bushmaster — A standout track that combines complex rhythms with haunting vocals, illustrating the band's ability to blend melody and chaos effectively. The layered production creates an immersive listening experience that exemplifies the album's experimental spirit.
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    Suck — This track features provocative lyrics and a catchy hook that critiques societal norms, making it both memorable and thought-provoking. Its fusion of industrial beats with rock elements captures the essence of Pigface's sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with intensity
  • haunting vocals for deep focus
  • dynamic remixes keep interest alive
  • cathartic release through chaos

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer smooth, consistent sounds
  • want straightforward, catchy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Gub is Pigface's second studio album, released in 1990, during a period when the band was solidifying its place in the industrial music scene. This release followed their debut, 'Gub,' and showcased a growing collaborative effort among various artists, reflecting the band's unique approach to genre fusion.
Stylistic neighbors
Ministry· Nine Inch Nails· KMFDM

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Tapeworm 4:38
  • 2 The Bushmaster 5:22
  • 3 Cylinder Head World 3:48
  • 4 Point Blank 2:57
  • 5 Suck 3:42
  • 6 Symphony for Taps 1:25
  • 7 The Greenhouse 3:28
  • 8 Little Sisters 3:05
  • 9 Tailor Made 6:04
  • 10 War ich nicht immer ein guter Junge? War ich nicht immer schön und nett? Ich zerpflückte niemals eine Spinne - war niemals frech und stahl 4:57
  • 11 Blood and Sand 4:37
  • 12 Weightless 4:13
  • 13 Tonight's the Night (Little Sisters) (remix) 3:08
  • 14 Tapeworm (Winnebago Induced 'Tapeworm' remix) 4:57
  • 15 Bushmaster (Bushmaster remix) 5:25
  • 16 War ich nicht immer ein guter Junge? (remix) 4:51

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