Hymns
Godflesh · 2001
73 min · 13 tracks · industrial metal · sludge metal
A dense, brooding landscape of industrial metal that melds crushing riffs with haunting atmospheres.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released in 2001, 'Hymns' was Godflesh's fifth studio album, emerging after a four-year hiatus following their previous album 'Us and Them'. At this point, the band was navigating a transition in sound, incorporating more atmospheric elements while retaining their signature heavy sound.
- If you like
- industrial metal, sludge metal
Hymns is an album by Godflesh, released in 2001. A dense, brooding landscape of industrial metal that melds crushing riffs with haunting atmospheres. 'Hymns' marked a notable departure from Godflesh's earlier work, showcasing a more introspective and experimental approach. The album received positive reviews from critics and helped solidify the band's influence on the post-metal genre, contributing to the melding of heavy music with ambient textures. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hymns sound like?
A dense, brooding landscape of industrial metal that melds crushing riffs with haunting atmospheres. Rooted in industrial metal and sludge metal.
What makes Hymns by Godflesh notable?
'Hymns' marked a notable departure from Godflesh's earlier work, showcasing a more introspective and experimental approach. The album received positive reviews from critics and helped solidify the band's influence on the post-metal genre, contributing to the melding of heavy music with ambient textures. Released in 2001, 'Hymns' was Godflesh's fifth studio album, emerging after a four-year hiatus following their previous album 'Us and Them'. At this point, the band was navigating a transition in sound, incorporating more atmospheric elements while retaining their signature heavy sound.
Who is Hymns for?
Hymns works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and layered, dense sonic textures.
How many songs are on Hymns?
Hymns has 13 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Defeated Standout 6:05
- 2 Deaf, Dumb & Blind 4:24
- 3 Paralyzed 5:08
- 4 Anthem Standout 5:24
- 5 Voidhead 4:41
- 6 Tyrant 4:05
- 7 White Flag 6:25
- 8 For Life 5:10
- 9 Animals 3:52
- 10 Vampires Standout 6:28
- 11 Antihuman 4:23
- 12 Regal 4:37
- 13 Jesu 12:48
Release Date
January 1, 2001
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
73 min 36 sec
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