Rebirth
Pain · 1999
43 min · 11 tracks · industrial metal
A relentless fusion of industrial rhythms and metal aggression, punctuated by haunting melodies and harsh vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Supersonic Bitch — This track exemplifies Pain's signature blend of industrial beats and heavy guitar riffs, featuring infectious hooks that capture the listener's attention immediately.
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Suicide Machine — With its raw intensity and poignant lyrics about despair, this track stands out as a powerful exploration of darker themes within the album.
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Dark Fields of Pain — This closing track encapsulates the album's emotional depth with atmospheric soundscapes and dynamic shifts, showcasing the band's range and lyrical introspection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends aggressive metal with industrial elements, showcasing strong contrasts in vocals and pacing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track, 'Supersonic Bitch', that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
- Vocals alternate between harsh screams and melodic lines, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the record.
- Several tracks feature industrial soundscapes layered beneath heavy guitar riffs, adding depth to the aggressive instrumentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dark, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- relentless intensity throughout
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Rebirth is Pain's third studio album, released in 1999 during a period of increasing recognition for the band. Following their 1997 album, Oscillation, this release solidified their place in the industrial metal scene. The album showcases a more refined sound while maintaining the aggressive edge that characterized their earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ministry· Nine Inch Nails· KMFDM
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Supersonic Bitch 3:44
- 2 End of the Line 4:03
- 3 Breathing In, Breathing Out 3:35
- 4 Delusions 4:03
- 5 Suicide Machine 4:16
- 6 Parallel to Ecstasy 3:58
- 7 On and On 3:55
- 8 12:42 1:52
- 9 Crashed 4:01
- 10 Dark Fields of Pain 5:00
- 11 She Whipped 4:51
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