Last Rights cover

Last Rights

Skinny Puppy · 1992

52 min · 11 tracks · industrial music · industrial rock · electro-industrial

Dark, brooding soundscapes intertwine with haunting vocals and pulsating rhythms, creating a tense atmosphere throughout the album.

Why this album works

'Last Rights' is significant for its critical reception, receiving praise for its innovative approach to industrial music. The album's exploration of dark themes and sonic experimentation positioned it as a key influence on subsequent electronic artists and the industrial scene.
Best for
dynamic emotional journeys dark, brooding soundscapes long, immersive listening sessions
Context
Released in 1992, 'Last Rights' marked Skinny Puppy's fifth studio album and followed their acclaimed work 'Too Dark Park'. At this stage in their career, they were becoming increasingly influential within the electro-industrial genre, pushing boundaries with their experimental production techniques and intense themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Terminal Choice· Laibach· Cabaret Voltaire

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Love in Vein Standout 5:35
  • 2 Killing Game Standout 3:49
  • 3 Knowhere? 4:19
  • 4 Mirror Saw 3:49
  • 5 Inquisition 5:17
  • 6 Scrapyard 3:52
  • 7 Riverz End 6:40
  • 8 Lust Chance 3:54
  • 9 Circustance 4:37
  • 10 [silence] 0:00
  • 11 Download Standout 11:01

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