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Released 30 years ago

Hybreed

Red Harvest · 1996

78 min · 11 tracks · industrial rock

Heavy, pulsating rhythms intertwine with haunting melodies to create a dystopian soundscape that embodies industrial rock's darker side.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The Lone Walk — A sprawling ten-minute epic that encapsulates the album's thematic depth through its evolving soundscapes and hypnotic repetition.
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    Mutant — This track stands out for its aggressive beats and relentless energy, serving as a fierce representation of the band's industrial roots.
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    On Sacred Ground — With its brooding atmosphere and intricate layering, this song exemplifies Red Harvest's skill in creating tension and release within their music.
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    Underwater — This track's immersive sound design and ethereal vocals highlight the band's experimental edge, making it a key moment on the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

Hybreed combines heavy instrumentation and narrative elements effectively, marking a strong entry in industrial rock.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks feature aggressive guitar riffs layered over electronic beats, establishing a heavy atmosphere.
  • Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements that contrast with the intense instrumentation, creating a sense of narrative.
  • The album closes with a track that gradually fades out, leaving an echoing synth line that lingers after the final note.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Maztürnation 3:13
  • 2 The Lone Walk 10:07
  • 3 Mutant 3:42
  • 4 After All... 4:20
  • 5 Ozrham 9:44
  • 6 On Sacred Ground 9:34
  • 7 The Harder They Fall 4:07
  • 8 Underwater 8:32
  • 9 Monumental 6:22
  • 10 In Deep 12:27
  • 11 The Burning Wheel 5:54

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