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Synthetic Generation

Deathstars · 2003

41 min · 11 tracks · gothic metal · industrial metal

A pulsating blend of industrial rhythms and gothic melodies that evokes a dystopian landscape.

Why this album works

Best for
steady pulsating rhythms throughout dystopian themes and imagery engaging in-order listening experience
Context
Released in 2003, 'Synthetic Generation' was Deathstars' debut album, marking their entry into the gothic and industrial metal scenes. The band had established a following with their theatrical live performances prior to this release, which laid the foundation for their future success.
If you like
gothic metal, industrial metal

Synthetic Generation is an album by Deathstars, released in 2003. A pulsating blend of industrial rhythms and gothic melodies that evokes a dystopian landscape. 'Synthetic Generation' gained significant attention within the metal community, reaching notable positions on European charts. The album's blend of genres helped solidify Deathstars as key players in the gothic metal scene, influencing subsequent acts and earning critical acclaim for its production and thematic depth. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Synthetic Generation sound like?

A pulsating blend of industrial rhythms and gothic melodies that evokes a dystopian landscape. Rooted in gothic metal and industrial metal.

What makes Synthetic Generation by Deathstars notable?

'Synthetic Generation' gained significant attention within the metal community, reaching notable positions on European charts. The album's blend of genres helped solidify Deathstars as key players in the gothic metal scene, influencing subsequent acts and earning critical acclaim for its production and thematic depth. Released in 2003, 'Synthetic Generation' was Deathstars' debut album, marking their entry into the gothic and industrial metal scenes. The band had established a following with their theatrical live performances prior to this release, which laid the foundation for their future success.

Who is Synthetic Generation for?

Synthetic Generation works well if you're into steady pulsating rhythms throughout, dystopian themes and imagery and engaging in-order listening experience.

How many songs are on Synthetic Generation?

Synthetic Generation has 11 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·41:15

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

  • 1 Semi-Automatic Standout 4:17
  • 2 Synthetic Generation Standout 3:28
  • 3 New Dead Nation Standout 3:39
  • 4 Syndrome 3:10
  • 5 Modern Death 3:57
  • 6 Little Angel 4:11
  • 7 The Revolution Exodus 4:00
  • 8 Damn Me 3:33
  • 9 The Rape of Virtue 3:54
  • 10 Genocide 3:39
  • 11 No Light to Shun 3:23

Release Date

January 1, 2003

Artist Origin

Sweden

Runtime

41 min 15 sec