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Legacy of Hate and Lust

Leæther Strip · 1995

61 min · 11 tracks · electro-industrial

Dark, pulsating electronics intermingle with raw, emotive vocals, creating a haunting atmosphere of tension and desire.

Top tracks — play these first

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    I Wanna Hate You — This track encapsulates the album's visceral emotional landscape, combining aggressive beats with a powerful vocal delivery that articulates complex feelings of animosity and desire.
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    Down There With You — Opening the album, this track sets a dark tone with its brooding synths and intense lyrical content, effectively drawing listeners into the thematic depths explored throughout.
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    The Darkness End’s the Day — This song showcases the balance between melody and industrial noise, featuring poignant lyrics that reflect on despair while maintaining an infectious rhythm that invites engagement.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dark introspection with pulsating beats
  • emotional release through haunting vocals
  • late-night explorations of desire
  • immersive journey through despair
  • reflective moments in dim settings

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking upbeat party atmosphere
  • prefer instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1995, Legacy of Hate and Lust marks Leæther Strip's third studio album, following the successful 1994 release of Serpents. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the electro-industrial scene, blending aggressive beats with provocative themes and setting the stage for their subsequent works.
Stylistic neighbors
Front Line Assembly· Skinny Puppy· KMFDM

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Down There With You 6:19
  • 2 We Need a Life 5:09
  • 3 The Darkness End’s the Day 6:05
  • 4 I Wanna Hate You 5:16
  • 5 We’re Losing Time 7:35
  • 6 Whisper Your Poetry 4:28
  • 7 Come Out Tonight 4:12
  • 8 I Won’t Look Back 7:11
  • 9 I Try – I Die 4:47
  • 10 No Rest for the Wicked 5:30
  • 11 13/6 – 1994 5:01

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