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Released 30 years ago

Songs of Love and Hate

Godflesh · 1996

57 min · 11 tracks · industrial metal · sludge metal

A dense, oppressive soundscape where industrial rhythms clash with haunting melodies and existential themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • contemplative emotional exploration

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 20, 1996, 'Songs of Love and Hate' is Godflesh's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Selfless' from 1994. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their signature sound that melded elements of industrial and sludge metal while exploring darker lyrical themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Napalm Death· Ministry· Swans

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Wake 4:19
  • 2 Sterile Prophet 4:18
  • 3 Circle of Shit 4:54
  • 4 Hunter 4:40
  • 5 Gift From Heaven 7:46
  • 6 Amoral 4:57
  • 7 Angel Domain 3:55
  • 8 Kingdom Come 5:34
  • 9 Time, Death and Wastefulness 6:13
  • 10 Frail 5:25
  • 11 Almost Heaven 5:43

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