Recoiled
Coil · 2014
39 min · 5 tracks · experimental music
A haunting fusion of industrial rhythms and ethereal soundscapes that challenges conventional boundaries of experimental music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gave Up (Open My Eyes) — This track reimagines themes of despair through intricate sound layering and dissonance, capturing the essence of Coil's ability to transform emotional pain into sonic art.
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Closer (Unrecalled) — In this interpretation, the original's raw intensity is heightened by ambient textures, illustrating how Coil adeptly fuses aggression with atmospheric depth.
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The Downward Spiral (A Gilded Sickness) — This version offers a chilling critique on societal decay, enhanced by Coil’s signature dark aesthetics and complex rhythmic structures that invite listeners into an unsettling experience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Recoiled blends industrial and ambient elements, offering distinct reinterpretations while maintaining a cohesive sound.
What we noticed
- The first track features a slow build-up of industrial sounds layered with haunting vocals, creating an unsettling atmosphere.
- The second track incorporates samples from the original Nine Inch Nails song but reinterprets them with a more ambient and ethereal approach.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- haunting soundscapes for introspection
- slow, immersive listening experience
- eerie atmosphere for late nights
- patient exploration of dark themes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, instant gratification
- seek conventional song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2014, Recoiled marks a significant return for Coil after a period of relative silence following the passing of key member Peter Christopherson in 2010. This album showcases the duo's continued exploration of their avant-garde roots while incorporating fresh electronic elements, reflecting both legacy and evolution in their artistry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Throbbing Gristle· Nurse With Wound· Current 93
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Gave Up (Open My Eyes)
Layered vocals repeat haunting phrases about surrender and loss amplifies the emotional weight throughout the piece.
The repetition creates a hypnotic trance that mirrors the theme of entrapment, drawing listeners deeper into the emotional core of the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gave Up (Open My Eyes) 6:00
- 2 Closer (Unrecalled) 7:44
- 3 The Downward Spiral (A Gilded Sickness) 8:01
- 4 Eraser (Reduction) 8:49
- 5 Eraser (Baby Alarm remix) 8:53
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