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Nail

Foetus · 1985

40 min · 10 tracks · post-punk

A cacophony of industrial noise melds with abrasive post-punk rhythms and haunting vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • frantic bursts of chaotic energy
  • immersive exploration of discomfort
  • cathartic release through intensity
  • late-night sonic confrontations

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer melodic and soothing sounds
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Nail' was released in 1985, Foetus, led by J.G. Thirlwell, had established a reputation for pushing boundaries with their avant-garde sound. This album followed their previous work, 'Hole,' and marked a further exploration into experimental structures and themes reflecting societal decay and personal turmoil.
Stylistic neighbors
Swans· Ministry· Skinny Puppy

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Theme From Pigdom Come 1:52
  • 2 The Throne of Agony 5:18
  • 3 ! 0:04
  • 4 Pigswill 6:13
  • 5 Descent into the Inferno 6:17
  • 6 Enter the Exterminator 4:43
  • 7 DI-1-9026 4:40
  • 8 The Overture from Pigdom Come 3:01
  • 9 Private War 1:06
  • 10 Anything (Viva!) 6:50

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