Metropolis
Sister Machine Gun · 1997
53 min · 12 tracks · industrial rock
Dark, pulsating beats interweave with haunting melodies and visceral lyrics, embodying the era's industrial rock spirit.
Why this album works
'Metropolis' gained critical acclaim for its innovative blend of electronic and rock elements, helping to define the late '90s industrial music landscape. The album's single 'Desperation' received significant airplay on alternative rock radio stations, contributing to the band's growing fanbase and establishing them as key players in the genre.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo pulsating rhythms haunting melodies for introspection dark atmosphere for evening listens
- Context
- Released in 1997, 'Metropolis' was Sister Machine Gun's third studio album following 'Burn' (1995). At this point, the band had begun to solidify their presence in the industrial rock scene, exploring deeper themes and more complex soundscapes compared to their earlier works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Marilyn Manson· Nine Inch Nails· Blue Stahli
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 This Metal Sky 2:28
- 2 Desperation Standout 3:45
- 3 Temptation 4:38
- 4 Think Standout 3:49
- 5 Living Without You 3:51
- 6 Torque 4:05
- 7 White Lightning 4:52
- 8 Everything Standout 4:59
- 9 What Do You Want From Me 4:12
- 10 Admit 5:05
- 11 Bitter End 5:20
- 12 Cut Down 6:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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