Slow Motion Apocalypse
Grotus · 1993
51 min · 11 tracks · industrial rock
A gritty fusion of industrial noise and rock energy, marked by aggressive rhythms and haunting vocal layers.
Top tracks — play these first
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Up Rose the Mountain — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its driving beats and layered instrumentals, immediately drawing listeners into Grotus's unique sonic landscape.
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Kali Yuga — The track explores themes of decay and rebirth with intense lyrical imagery, showcasing Grotus's ability to fuse narrative depth with aggressive soundscapes.
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Sleepwalking — With its extended runtime, this track features an evolving sound that encapsulates the album's exploration of unconsciousness and societal disconnection, making it a standout piece.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's experimental structures and aggressive sound mark it as a notable entry in industrial rock.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a heavy, distorted guitar riff that sets a dark tone, followed by layered vocals that create a haunting atmosphere.
- Tracks often feature abrupt tempo changes and dynamic shifts, moving from aggressive sections to quieter, more introspective moments.
- Several songs incorporate unconventional song structures, eschewing traditional verse-chorus formats in favor of more experimental arrangements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Up Rose the Mountain 3:52
- 2 Good Evening 1:05
- 3 The Same Old Sauce 2:13
- 4 Hourglass 3:44
- 5 Shivayanama 4:41
- 6 Complications 3:55
- 7 Kali Yuga 3:23
- 8 Clean 4:41
- 9 Sleepwalking 6:04
- 10 Medicine 3:23
- 11 Slow Motion Apocalypse / Brown (remix) 14:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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