Recruited to Do Good Deeds for the Devil
Thought Industry · 1998
70 min · 20 tracks · progressive metal
A chaotic blend of progressive metal and experimental sounds that challenges conventional structures with sharp lyrical wit.
Top tracks — play these first
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Love Is America Spelled Backwards (Jim Grace version) — This track encapsulates the band's satirical edge while blending melodic hooks with an unconventional structure, illustrating their critique of American culture.
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Famous Mistake (live) — The live rendition captures the raw energy and stage presence of Thought Industry, highlighting their ability to engage audiences with intricate musicality.
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Republicans in Love (live) — This performance exemplifies the band's biting social commentary wrapped in complex instrumentation, making it a standout for its provocative lyrics and dynamic execution.
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Watercolor Grey (Gordon Lightfoot version) — This cover showcases the band’s ability to reinterpret classic material through their unique lens, merging progressive rock elements with folk influences.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 "Hello, Lovey Dovey..." 0:38
- 2 Love Is America Spelled Backwards (Jim Grace version) 3:39
- 3 Metal 3:43
- 4 Get Up and Slumber 5:30
- 5 Famous Mistake (live) 2:45
- 6 Atomic Stroller Helps None (remix) 1:25
- 7 Louisiana 5:17
- 8 Republicans in Love (live) 4:34
- 9 Cornerstone (live) 3:30
- 10 Encounter With a Hick 4:28
- 11 The Squid (live) 4:00
- 12 Earwig ("Say Amen" remix) 5:14
- 13 Whine 2:57
- 14 Watercolor Grey (Gordon Lightfoot version) 5:58
- 15 Gelatin (live) 4:56
- 16 Final Ballet 1:01
- 17 December 10th (remix) 3:16
- 18 Blue (live) 3:17
- 19 Love Is America Spelled Backwards (live) 2:59
- 20 Nnnon 1:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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