Houses of the Molé
Ministry · 2004
54 min · 12 tracks · thrash metal · industrial metal
A ferocious blend of industrial metal and thrash, laced with darkly political themes and aggressive instrumentation.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks aggressive instrumentation for cathartic release intense energy for focused sessions
- Context
- Released on June 21, 2004, 'Houses of the Molé' marked Ministry's return after a four-year hiatus following the album 'Animositisomina.' This period saw frontman Al Jourgensen experimenting with different sounds and lineups, resulting in a heavier and more politically charged offering that resonated with the socio-political climate of the early 2000s.
- If you like
- thrash metal, industrial metal
Houses of the Molé is an album by Ministry, released in 2004. A ferocious blend of industrial metal and thrash, laced with darkly political themes and aggressive instrumentation. 'Houses of the Molé' stands out for its biting critique of contemporary America post-9/11 and has been noted for its commercial success, peaking at No. 43 on the Billboard 200. The album is also significant for solidifying Ministry's influence within the industrial metal genre during a time when they were gaining renewed attention from both fans and critics. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Houses of the Molé sound like?
A ferocious blend of industrial metal and thrash, laced with darkly political themes and aggressive instrumentation. Rooted in thrash metal and industrial metal.
What makes Houses of the Molé by Ministry notable?
'Houses of the Molé' stands out for its biting critique of contemporary America post-9/11 and has been noted for its commercial success, peaking at No. 43 on the Billboard 200. The album is also significant for solidifying Ministry's influence within the industrial metal genre during a time when they were gaining renewed attention from both fans and critics. Released on June 21, 2004, 'Houses of the Molé' marked Ministry's return after a four-year hiatus following the album 'Animositisomina.' This period saw frontman Al Jourgensen experimenting with different sounds and lineups, resulting in a heavier and more politically charged offering that resonated with the socio-political climate of the early 2000s.
Who is Houses of the Molé for?
Houses of the Molé works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, aggressive instrumentation for cathartic release and intense energy for focused sessions.
How many songs are on Houses of the Molé?
Houses of the Molé has 12 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No W Standout 3:24
- 2 Waiting Standout 5:02
- 3 Worthless 4:09
- 4 Wrong 4:54
- 5 Warp City 4:01
- 6 WTV 4:25
- 7 World 5:13
- 8 WKYJ 5:14
- 9 Worm Standout 9:10
- 23 Psalm 23 5:41
- 68 [silence] 0:05
- 69 Walrus 2:45
Release Date
June 21, 2004
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
54 min 7 sec
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