Since the Accident
Severed Heads · 1983
71 min · 18 tracks · industrial music
An experimental blend of industrial soundscapes and haunting melodies that challenge conventional structures.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dead Eyes Opened — This track exemplifies the album's industrial roots with its eerie atmosphere and hypnotic rhythm, becoming one of Severed Heads' most recognized songs.
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Gashing the Old Mae West — A standout example of the band's experimental style, this track juxtaposes abrasive sounds with melodic elements, reflecting their avant-garde approach.
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Godsong — With its layered textures and philosophical lyrics, this track represents a key thematic exploration within the album, blending electronic experimentation with contemplative content.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting auditory landscape exploration
- disjointed pacing and unexpected turns
- immersive late-night introspection
- short tracks for focused listening
- experimental sounds for adventurous ears
Maybe skip if you
- seeking straightforward song structures
- prefer upbeat, consistent tempos
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Since the Accident was Severed Heads' third album, released in 1983, following their breakthrough with the previous album, Bad Mood. This record solidified their reputation in the Australian industrial music scene as they began to gain international recognition for their innovative sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Throbbing Gristle· Skinny Puppy· Cabaret Voltaire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Relic of the Empire 1:00
- 2 A Million Angels 3:07
- 3 Houses Still Standing 4:14
- 4 Gashing the Old Mae West 6:05
- 5 Dead Eyes Opened 3:22
- 6 Golden Boy 4:22
- 7 Godsong 4:30
- 8 Epilepsy ’82 3:40
- 9 Exploring the Secrets of Treating Deaf Mutes 5:02
- 10 Brassiere, in Rome 8:00
- 11 Wasps 0:58
- 12 Adolf a Carrot 3:41
- 13 An American in Paris 3:57
- 14 Tarzan’s Grip 2:58
- 15 That That Revolves 5:05
- 16 Golden Boy (live) 4:14
- 17 Desert Song 2:00
- 18 Alaskan Polar Bear Heater 4:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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