Nomindsland cover

Nomindsland

Red Harvest · 1992

40 min · 9 tracks · industrial rock

A dark fusion of industrial clang and heavy rock that captures a dystopian soundscape through relentless rhythms and haunting vocals.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Righteous Majority — This track combines aggressive guitar riffs with electronic elements, creating a powerful critique of societal norms that resonates throughout the album.
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    (Live & Pay) the Holy Way — The song's driving beat and layered textures reflect the band's industrial roots while addressing themes of commercialism and spirituality.
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    No Next Generation — With its haunting atmosphere and provocative lyrics, this track encapsulates the album's exploration of existential despair and societal decay.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

53 /100
Foothills
Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album combines industrial elements with heavy rock effectively but lacks some cohesion in its flow.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a heavy, distorted guitar riff that sets a dark tone, followed by relentless drum patterns that drive the energy throughout.
  • Vocals are layered with effects, often blending into the instrumentation rather than standing out, creating an immersive soundscape.
  • Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes and shifts in dynamics, particularly between verses and choruses, which keeps the listener engaged.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Cure 6:23
  • 2 Righteous Majority 5:01
  • 3 Acid 3:08
  • 4 No Next Generation 6:25
  • 5 Machines Way 5:32
  • 6 (Live & Pay) the Holy Way 6:28
  • 7 Crackman 1:19
  • 8 Face the Fact 3:28
  • 9 Wrong Arm of the Law 2:43

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