Stolen & Contaminated Songs
Coil · 1992
62 min · 13 tracks · experimental music
A disorienting blend of industrial soundscapes and haunting melodies that challenge conventional listening experiences.
Top tracks — play these first
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Nasa‐Arab — As one of the longest tracks on the album, it exemplifies Coil's ability to create immersive sound environments, combining hypnotic rhythms with unsettling textures.
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Love’s Secret Domain (demo) — This demo version offers a raw glimpse into the creative process behind one of Coil's most recognized works, highlighting their experimental ethos.
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Omlagus Garfungiloops — The track stands out for its playful yet eerie composition, showcasing Coil's signature blend of whimsy and darkness that permeates much of their work.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's innovative soundscapes and experimental structures mark it as a significant work in its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a collage of samples and sound bites that create a disorienting atmosphere, often layering multiple textures simultaneously.
- Several tracks employ unconventional song structures, with abrupt transitions and varying lengths that defy traditional verse-chorus formats.
- The use of haunting melodies is juxtaposed with industrial noise, creating a tension that challenges the listener's expectations throughout the record.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- fragmented melodies for deep listening
- challenging soundscapes for exploration
- intricate layers demanding attention
- meditative moments amidst chaos
Maybe skip if you
- seeking straightforward musical structures
- prefer predictable song formats
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time of its release in 1992, Coil was established as a pioneering force in experimental music, having previously released their acclaimed album 'Love's Secret Domain' in 1991. 'Stolen & Contaminated Songs' serves as a collection of reworked pieces and demos, showcasing the band's evolution in sound and their willingness to explore unconventional structures and themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Throbbing Gristle· Nurse With Wound· Current 93
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Furthur 4:21
- 2 Original Chaostrophy 1:52
- 3 Who’ll Tell? 3:13
- 4 Omlagus Garfungiloops 4:24
- 5 Inkling 3:03
- 6 Love’s Secret Domain (demo) 3:57
- 7 Nasa‐Arab 10:59
- 8 Who’ll Fall? 5:31
- 9 The Original Wild Garlic Memory 7:00
- 10 Wrim Wram Wrom 3:13
- 11 Corybantic Ennui 0:42
- 12 Her Friends the Wolves 10:58
- 13 Light Shining Darkly 2:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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