Selfless
Godflesh · 1994
78 min · 11 tracks · industrial metal · sludge metal
Pummeling rhythms and dissonant textures intertwine with haunting vocals, creating an oppressive soundscape of industrial metal.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released in 1994, 'Selfless' was Godflesh's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Streetcleaner.' By this time, the band had solidified their identity within the industrial metal genre, exploring darker themes and complex arrangements as they continued to evolve artistically.
- If you like
- industrial metal, sludge metal
Selfless is an album by Godflesh, released in 1994. Pummeling rhythms and dissonant textures intertwine with haunting vocals, creating an oppressive soundscape of industrial metal. 'Selfless' is significant for its critical reception, with publications like Pitchfork praising its innovation within the genre. The album also solidified Godflesh's influence on subsequent metal and industrial acts, contributing to the development of sludge metal as a distinct style. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Selfless sound like?
Pummeling rhythms and dissonant textures intertwine with haunting vocals, creating an oppressive soundscape of industrial metal. Rooted in industrial metal and sludge metal.
What makes Selfless by Godflesh notable?
'Selfless' is significant for its critical reception, with publications like Pitchfork praising its innovation within the genre. The album also solidified Godflesh's influence on subsequent metal and industrial acts, contributing to the development of sludge metal as a distinct style. Released in 1994, 'Selfless' was Godflesh's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Streetcleaner.' By this time, the band had solidified their identity within the industrial metal genre, exploring darker themes and complex arrangements as they continued to evolve artistically.
Who is Selfless for?
Selfless works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, gradual builds and payoffs and dynamic emotional journeys.
How many songs are on Selfless?
Selfless has 11 tracks, running approximately 78 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Xnoybis 5:54
- 2 Bigot 4:33
- 3 Black Boned Angel 6:46
- 4 Anything Is Mine 3:59
- 5 Empyreal Standout 6:02
- 6 Crush My Soul Standout 4:26
- 7 Body Dome Light 5:30
- 8 Toll 4:13
- 9 Heartless 5:32
- 10 Mantra 7:26
- 11 Go Spread Your Wings Standout 23:50
Release Date
January 1, 1994
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
78 min 15 sec
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