Infotainment? cover

Released 30 years ago

Infotainment?

Pitchshifter · 1996

39 min · 12 tracks · industrial metal

Industrial metal collides with biting social commentary, wrapped in gritty production and relentless energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • short, punchy listening sessions
  • thought-provoking lyrical content
  • immersive thematic exploration

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 7, 1996, 'Infotainment?' marked Pitchshifter's third studio album, following their breakthrough with 'The Height of Callousness.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their identity within the industrial metal genre and beginning to explore more experimental soundscapes that would influence future work.
Stylistic neighbors
Fear Factory· Ministry· KMFDM

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Introductory Disclaimer 1:18
  • 2 Underachiever 2:51
  • 3 (We’re Behaving Like) Insects 3:38
  • 4 Virus 3:43
  • 5 Product Placement 4:19
  • 6 (Harmless) Interlude 0:37
  • 7 Bloodsweatsaliva 3:28
  • 8 Hangar 84 5:37
  • 9 Whiteout 3:04
  • 10 Phoenixology 3:52
  • 11 Pitch Sampler, Vol. I (78 samples) 3:24
  • 12 Pitch Sampler, Vol. II (45 samples) 3:18

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