Obsolete
Fear Factory · 1998
52 min · 11 tracks · death metal · industrial metal · groove metal
A relentless fusion of industrial rhythms and death metal aggression exploring themes of technology and societal control.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing and flow
- Context
- Released in 1998, 'Obsolete' is Fear Factory's fourth studio album and follows their breakthrough record 'Demanufacture'. By this time, the band had solidified their unique sound, blending heavy metal with electronic elements, which would influence the industrial metal genre significantly.
- If you like
- death metal, industrial metal, groove metal
Obsolete is an album by Fear Factory, released in 1998. A relentless fusion of industrial rhythms and death metal aggression exploring themes of technology and societal control. 'Obsolete' debuted at number 139 on the Billboard 200 and was noted for its concept-driven narrative about a dystopian future. The album received critical acclaim and further established Fear Factory as pioneers in merging heavy music with industrial influences, impacting numerous artists in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Obsolete sound like?
A relentless fusion of industrial rhythms and death metal aggression exploring themes of technology and societal control. Rooted in death metal and industrial metal.
What makes Obsolete by Fear Factory notable?
'Obsolete' debuted at number 139 on the Billboard 200 and was noted for its concept-driven narrative about a dystopian future. The album received critical acclaim and further established Fear Factory as pioneers in merging heavy music with industrial influences, impacting numerous artists in the genre. Released in 1998, 'Obsolete' is Fear Factory's fourth studio album and follows their breakthrough record 'Demanufacture'. By this time, the band had solidified their unique sound, blending heavy metal with electronic elements, which would influence the industrial metal genre significantly.
Who is Obsolete for?
Obsolete works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing and flow.
How many songs are on Obsolete?
Obsolete has 11 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shock 4:58
- 2 Edgecrusher Standout 3:40
- 3 Smasher/Devourer 5:34
- 4 Securitron [Police State 2000] Standout 5:47
- 5 Descent 4:37
- 6 Hi‐Tech Hate 4:34
- 7 Freedom or Fire Standout 5:11
- 8 Obsolete 3:52
- 9 Resurrection 6:36
- 10 Timelessness 4:09
- 11 Cars 3:38
Release Date
January 1, 1998
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
52 min 36 sec
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