Strictly Diesel cover

Strictly Diesel

Spineshank · 1998

47 min · 14 tracks · alternative metal · nu metal · industrial metal

Aggressive riffs and industrial beats converge with raw, haunting vocals in a relentless sonic assault.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo aggression
  • relentless sonic intensity
  • raw emotional catharsis
  • for focused workouts
  • engaging headphone detail

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of soft melodies
  • prefer instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1998, 'Strictly Diesel' was Spineshank's debut album. At this time, the band was establishing their presence in the nu-metal scene, following the burgeoning popularity of bands like Korn and Deftones. This album marked their entry into a competitive market, showcasing their unique blend of alternative and industrial metal.
Stylistic neighbors
Fear Factory· Static-X· Mudvayne

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intake 2:47
  • 2 Stovebolt 3:01
  • 3 Shinebox 3:07
  • 4 Where We Fall 3:30
  • 5 Detached 3:21
  • 6 Slipper 4:16
  • 7 40 Below 3:22
  • 8 Strictly Diesel 3:09
  • 9 Grey 3:30
  • 10 *28 4:00
  • 11 While My Guitar Gently Weeps 4:02
  • 12 If It Breathes 3:07
  • 13 Mend 3:05
  • 14 Stain (Start the Machine) 3:21

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