Pure
Godflesh · 1992
79 min · 10 tracks · industrial metal · sludge metal
A heavy, visceral exploration of despair, blending crushing guitar riffs with mechanical percussion and haunting vocals.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released in January 1992, 'Pure' is Godflesh's third studio album and marks a pivotal moment in their career following the breakthrough success of 'Streetcleaner'. This album solidified their reputation within the industrial metal scene and showcased a more refined production approach under producer Steve Albini.
- If you like
- industrial metal, sludge metal
Pure is an album by Godflesh, released in 1992. A heavy, visceral exploration of despair, blending crushing guitar riffs with mechanical percussion and haunting vocals. 'Pure' received critical acclaim for its innovative sound, influencing a generation of metal and industrial artists. It charted on various international lists, further establishing Godflesh as key figures in the heavy music landscape during the early '90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Pure sound like?
A heavy, visceral exploration of despair, blending crushing guitar riffs with mechanical percussion and haunting vocals. Rooted in industrial metal and sludge metal.
What makes Pure by Godflesh notable?
'Pure' received critical acclaim for its innovative sound, influencing a generation of metal and industrial artists. It charted on various international lists, further establishing Godflesh as key figures in the heavy music landscape during the early '90s. Released in January 1992, 'Pure' is Godflesh's third studio album and marks a pivotal moment in their career following the breakthrough success of 'Streetcleaner'. This album solidified their reputation within the industrial metal scene and showcased a more refined production approach under producer Steve Albini.
Who is Pure for?
Pure works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and gradual builds and payoffs.
How many songs are on Pure?
Pure has 10 tracks, running approximately 79 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Spite Standout 4:31
- 2 Mothra Standout 4:31
- 3 I Wasn't Born to Follow Standout 7:22
- 4 Predominance 6:15
- 5 Pure 5:02
- 6 Monotremata 9:20
- 7 Baby Blue Eyes 4:39
- 8 Don't Bring Me Flowers 6:48
- 9 Love, Hate (Slugbaiting) 9:57
- 10 Pure II 21:16
Release Date
January 1, 1992
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
79 min 44 sec
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