Spoon Breakfast EP cover

Spoon Breakfast EP

Pigface · 1990

4 tracks · industrial metal

Aggressive industrial beats clash with haunting vocals, creating a chaotic yet captivating soundscape that pushes genre boundaries.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Tonight's the Night (Little Sisters) Remix — This track exemplifies Pigface's blend of aggressive rhythms and layered vocal textures, offering a fresh take on a classic tune that encapsulates their innovative approach.
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    Winnebago Induced Tapeworm Remix — With its frenetic pace and distorted elements, this remix showcases the band's ability to transform familiar sounds into something wholly original and disorienting.
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    Bushmaster Bushmaster Remix — This track stands out for its dark atmosphere and heavy use of percussion, making it a defining example of Pigface's industrial rock influences.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

65 /100
Treeline
Higher than 39% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases inventive remixes that push industrial boundaries while maintaining a cohesive yet unpredictable sound.

What we noticed

  • Each track features heavy use of sampling, layering aggressive beats with distorted vocals and electronic effects.
  • The EP consists entirely of remixes, with each track reinterpreting the original material in a chaotic and experimental manner.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Helped establish Pigface's reputation in the industrial scene with critical appeal.
Career context
Released in 1990, Spoon Breakfast EP came after Pigface's debut album, Gub, and showcased the band's experimentation with remixes. This EP was part of their broader effort to redefine industrial music through collaboration and innovation, solidifying their place within the genre during a time of rapid evolution.
Stylistic neighbors
Ministry· Nine Inch Nails· KMFDM

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Tonight's the Night (Little Sisters) Remix
  • 2 Winnebago Induced Tapeworm Remix
  • 3 Bushmaster Bushmaster Remix
  • 4 War Ich Nicht Immer Ein Guter Junge? Remix

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