Red Raw & Sore
Pig · 1994
28 min · 5 tracks · industrial metal
Aggressive industrial rhythms intertwine with haunting vocals and darkly atmospheric soundscapes, creating an immersive sonic experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Red Raw & Sore — The title track encapsulates the album's raw energy with its driving beats and visceral lyrics, setting the thematic tone for the entire record.
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Rope (Keith LeBlanc remix) — This remix elevates the original track into a dancefloor-ready anthem while maintaining the dark essence of Pig's sound, showcasing their adaptability.
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Blades (KMFDM remix) — Featuring a collaboration with iconic industrial band KMFDM, this remix highlights the pulsating energy of the original while adding a fresh perspective.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP blends aggressive rhythms with haunting vocals, showcasing varied remixes while maintaining a cohesive dark atmosphere.
What we noticed
- The first track features a relentless industrial beat layered with distorted vocals, setting a dark tone for the EP.
- The final track, 'One Meatball', contrasts sharply with the preceding tracks by incorporating a lighter, almost whimsical melody.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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
- gritty beats for late nights
- provocative themes for introspection
- pulsing energy for focused work
- short bursts of sharp intensity
Maybe skip if you
- seeking melodic, soothing sounds
- prefer long, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1994, Red Raw & Sore was Pig's third album, following the breakthrough success of their earlier works. At this point in their career, frontman Raymond Watts was solidifying his reputation within the electro-industrial scene, experimenting with various remix collaborations that showcased the band's versatility.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ministry· Nine Inch Nails· KMFDM
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Red Raw & Sore 5:39
- 2 Rope (Keith LeBlanc remix) 4:30
- 3 Blades (KMFDM remix) 6:00
- 4 The Fountain of Miracles (PIG remix) 6:33
- 5 One Meatball 5:17
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