What makes Pleasures Pave Sewers by Lock Up notable?

Pleasures Pave Sewers received critical acclaim for its ferocity and complexity, influencing many emerging grindcore bands in the late '90s and early 2000s. It also marked a significant moment for Lock Up as they pushed the boundaries of grindcore, earning them recognition beyond the underground scene. The album's relentless pace and intricate compositions have been highlighted in multiple reviews as a defining work in the genre. Released in 1999, Pleasures Pave Sewers is Lock Up's second studio album, following their debut, Hate Breeds Suffering. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their place within the grindcore scene, showcasing a refined sound while maintaining their signature intensity. The album features a lineup that included members from other notable acts, contributing to its heavy-hitting production.

How many songs are on Pleasures Pave Sewers?

Pleasures Pave Sewers has 13 tracks, running approximately 29 minutes.

Pleasures Pave Sewers

Lock Up · 1999

29 min · 13 tracks · grindcore

A relentless barrage of chaotic riffs and guttural screams that embodies the raw energy of grindcore.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Submission — This track exemplifies the band's ability to blend speed with intricate musicianship, showcasing powerful riffs that drive its message home.
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Triple Six Suck Angels — The song stands out with its dynamic shifts between aggression and melody, illustrating the band's range within the grindcore framework.
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Salvation Thru' Destruction — Clocking in at just over two minutes, this track encapsulates the essence of grindcore with its unrelenting pace and visceral energy.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album showcases complex riffs and aggressive vocals while maintaining a relentless pace characteristic of grindcore.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent tempo that rarely drops below fast-paced, with most tracks clocking in under three minutes.
Riffs are densely layered and often shift abruptly, creating a chaotic soundscape that demands active listening.
Vocals are primarily guttural screams, with minimal clean singing, emphasizing the aggressive tone of the music.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 6/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 After Life in Purgatory 2:08
2 Submission 2:46
3 Triple Six Suck Angels 2:57
4 Delirium 1:55
5 Pretenders of the Throne 1:44
6 Slow Bleed Gorgon / Pleasures Pave Sewers 3:36
7 Ego Pawn 1:52
8 The Dreams Are Sacrificed 2:06
9 Tragic Faith 2:29
10 Darkness of Ignorance 2:23
11 Salvation Thru' Destruction 2:24
12 Leech Eclipse 0:56
13 Fever Landscapes 1:46

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