Spasmolytic
Skinny Puppy · 1991
31 min · 5 tracks · industrial music
A cacophonous blend of throbbing beats, distorted vocals, and unsettling atmospheres that define the industrial soundscape of the early '90s.
Top tracks — play these first
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Spasmolytic (remix) — This remix encapsulates the band's signature fusion of electronic textures and aggressive rhythms, serving as a cornerstone track that exemplifies their stylistic evolution.
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Shore Lined Poison (remix) — The remix offers an exploration of haunting melodies layered over relentless beats, illustrating the band's ability to transform original material into something uniquely unsettling.
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Walking on Ice (live excerpts: S.F., Dallas, O.K.C.) — This track highlights the raw energy and immersive experience of Skinny Puppy’s live performances, showcasing how they harnessed audience dynamics to elevate their sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- visceral plunge into chaos
- dynamic live performance energy
- wave-like pacing with intensity
- haunting atmospheres for immersion
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer structured, predictable flows
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1991, Spasmolytic marked Skinny Puppy's first major foray into remix culture after their acclaimed album Too Dark Park. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the electro-industrial genre while experimenting with live recordings and remixes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ministry· Front Line Assembly· Nitzer Ebb
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Spasmolytic (remix) 7:17
- 2 Shore Lined Poison (remix) 4:27
- 3 Harsh Stone White (live in Denver) 4:53
- 4 Walking on Ice (live excerpts: S.F. , Dallas, O.K.C.) 11:59
- 5 Choralone (live in Houston) 2:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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