Love and Hate in Dub
Godflesh · 1997
71 min · 12 tracks · industrial metal
A relentless fusion of industrial textures and dub rhythms creates a haunting atmosphere that challenges traditional boundaries of heavy music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wake (Break mix) — This track exemplifies the album's experimental ethos, merging heavy guitar riffs with hypnotic dub rhythms, creating an immersive listening experience.
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Almost Heaven (Closer mix) — The atmospheric soundscapes in this track reveal the band's shift towards a more ambient approach while retaining their signature heaviness.
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Frail (Now Broken) — With its introspective tone and intricate layering, this track captures the emotional depth of the album, reflecting on themes of vulnerability and despair.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's innovative remixes and unique sound contribute to its distinctiveness within the genre.
What we noticed
- The album features multiple remixes of previous tracks, each with distinct dub influences that alter the original compositions significantly.
- Tracks often incorporate heavy use of reverb and echo, creating a spacious sound that emphasizes the industrial textures.
- Several tracks include abrupt transitions and tempo changes, which challenge the listener's expectations and maintain a sense of unpredictability.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive soundscapes for deep listening
- heavy rhythms for introspective moments
- cathartic builds and releases
- late-night solitude with intensity
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1997, Love and Hate in Dub is Godflesh's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed album, Songs of Love and Hate. This record represents a significant exploration of remix culture and the band's willingness to experiment with sound, showcasing their evolution into a more atmospheric and abstract musical landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Napalm Death· Ministry· Swans
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Circle of Shit (To the Point dub) 4:49
- 2 Wake (Break mix) 5:23
- 3 Almost Heaven (Closer mix) 5:42
- 4 Gift From Heaven (Breakbeat) 5:55
- 5 Frail (Now Broken) 5:18
- 6 Sterile Prophet (version) 4:42
- 7 Almost Heaven (Helldub) 5:49
- 8 Kingdom Come (version) 5:52
- 9 Time, Death and Wastefulness (In dub) 7:16
- 10 Sterile Prophet (In dub) 5:03
- 11 Domain 5:04
- 12 Gift From Heaven (Heavenly) 10:11
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