Released 30 years ago
Skold
Tim Skold · 1996
42 min · 10 tracks · industrial metal
A brooding fusion of industrial metal and electronic soundscapes that critiques societal chaos and personal unrest.
Top tracks — play these first
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Chaos — The opening track sets a dark tone with pulsating rhythms and unsettling themes of disorder, effectively introducing the album's overarching motifs.
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Dust to Dust — This track combines melodic elements with harsh industrial sounds, creating a haunting atmosphere that reflects on mortality and existence.
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Hail Mary — Offering a blend of aggression and vulnerability, this song features visceral lyrics that resonate with feelings of desperation and longing.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Skold's debut showcases strong writing and production, blending industrial metal with electronic elements effectively.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a heavy, distorted guitar riff in 'Chaos' that sets a dark tone, followed by electronic elements layered throughout.
- Tracks often feature abrupt transitions between sections, creating a sense of disorientation that reflects the themes of chaos and unrest.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- brooding exploration of personal unrest
- intense reflections on societal chaos
- dynamic shifts in emotional tone
- focused listening for introspective moments
- sustained engagement with varied pacing
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat or light energy
- prefer standalone tracks over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on July 29, 1996, Skold marked Tim Skold's debut solo album after his tenure with the band Shotgun Messiah. At this point, he was transitioning from a band member to a solo artist, showcasing his unique blend of electro-industrial influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- KMFDM· Ministry· Nine Inch Nails
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Chaos 4:15
- 2 Remember 4:57
- 3 P.A.M.F. 3:28
- 4 Neverland 4:38
- 5 Void 4:22
- 6 Dust to Dust 3:54
- 7 Anything 4:07
- 8 Hail Mary 5:07
- 9 Devil Inside 4:19
- 10 Shut Up 3:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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