Spasmolytic
Skinny Puppy · 1991
31 min · 5 tracks · industrial music · industrial rock · electro-industrial
A visceral plunge into chaotic soundscapes blending aggressive beats with haunting atmospheres.
Why this album works
'Spasmolytic' is notable for its critical reception within the industrial music scene, showcasing remixes alongside live tracks that capture the raw energy of their performances. The album's innovative sound design influenced not only contemporaries but also subsequent artists within the electro-industrial genre.
- Best for
- visceral plunge into chaos dynamic live performance energy wave-like pacing with intensity
- Context
- By 1991, Skinny Puppy was solidifying their status as pioneers of industrial music with 'Spasmolytic', their first major release after 'Too Dark Park'. This album followed the band’s growing notoriety for confrontational performances and thematic exploration of societal issues, marking a continued evolution in their sound and approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Terminal Choice· Laibach· Cabaret Voltaire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Spasmolytic (remix) Standout 7:17
- 2 Shore Lined Poison (remix) Standout 4:27
- 3 Harsh Stone White (live in Denver) Standout 4:53
- 4 Walking on Ice (live excerpts: S.F. , Dallas, O.K.C.) 11:59
- 5 Choralone (live in Houston) 2:47
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