Teknowhore cover

Released 30 years ago

Teknowhore

Bile · 1996

67 min · 16 tracks · industrial metal

Aggressive industrial metal melds with confrontational lyrics, creating an unrelenting soundscape of chaos and existential dread.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Teknowhore — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its relentless rhythm and scathing critique of consumer culture, setting the tone for what follows.
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    No One I Call Friend — This track delves into themes of loneliness and disconnection, showcasing Bile's ability to blend heavy instrumentation with introspective lyrics.
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    Interstate Hate Song — A visceral exploration of societal anger, this song stands out for its aggressive delivery and sharp lyrical commentary on America's landscape during the '90s.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • No One I Call Friend

    The narrative shifts from isolation to a moment of despair as connections are starkly questioned.

    This transition highlights the internal struggle between desire for companionship and the stark reality of solitude.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 2:09
  • 2 Teknowhore 2:08
  • 3 Weather Control 4:38
  • 4 No One I Call Friend 6:28
  • 5 Habitual Sphere 4:38
  • 6 Compound Pressure 5:14
  • 7 Interstate Hate Song 3:35
  • 8 Green Day 1:12
  • 9 No I Don't No 2:31
  • 10 Suckers 2:18
  • 11 Lowest Form 4:54
  • 12 You Can't Love This, Part 1 1:00
  • 13 You Can't Love This, Part 2 6:08
  • 14 You Can't Love This, Part 3 3:21
  • 15 You Can't Love This, Part 4 6:26
  • 16 Solitude Is Bliss 10:15

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