Rotund For Success
Severed Heads · 1989
48 min · 12 tracks · industrial music
A collage of industrial soundscapes merges with darkly humorous lyricism and experimental pop sensibilities.
Top tracks — play these first
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All Saint's Day — Opening the album, this track showcases Severed Heads' signature blend of dark humor and catchy melodic lines, setting a compelling tone for the record.
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Midget Sings — This track exemplifies the band's playful yet unsettling approach to songwriting, combining absurd lyrics with an infectious beat that encapsulates their unique style.
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Rotund for Success — The title track stands out with its ironic commentary on consumer culture, underpinned by a driving rhythm and layered sonic textures that define the album's aesthetic.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- provocative themes for curious minds
- eclectic soundscapes for active listening
- pacing shifts that keep interest
- late-night exploration of ideas
- quirky rhythms for playful moods
Maybe skip if you
- seeking straightforward, catchy tunes
- prefer easily digestible tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1989, Severed Heads had evolved significantly since their formation in the early '80s. 'Rotund For Success' was their fifth studio album, representing a peak in their artistic experimentation following the underground success of 'Since the Accident' in 1983. This release solidified their presence in the industrial music scene while exploring more accessible pop structures.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Throbbing Gristle· Skinny Puppy· Cabaret Voltaire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All Saint's Day 5:32
- 2 Triangle Tangle Tango 3:09
- 3 Bad Times Too 4:00
- 4 Midget Sings 3:09
- 5 7 Miles 3:52
- 6 Greater Reward 4:14
- 7 Big Car (intro) 2:29
- 8 Big Car 6:56
- 9 First Steps 4:05
- 10 Rotund for Success 3:23
- 11 L.F.M. 4:47
- 12 Chasing Skirt 3:18
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