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Testure

Skinny Puppy · 1988

23 min · 4 tracks · industrial music · industrial rock · electro-industrial

A gritty blend of mechanical rhythms and haunting vocals encapsulating the darkness of late '80s industrial music.

Testure is a single by Skinny Puppy, released in 1988. A gritty blend of mechanical rhythms and haunting vocals encapsulating the darkness of late '80s industrial music. 'Testure' is notable for its innovative approach to industrial music, contributing to the genre's evolution and influencing a wave of electronic body music artists. The album received positive critical reception, often highlighting its experimental soundscapes and lyrical themes that resonate with societal issues. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Testure sound like?

A gritty blend of mechanical rhythms and haunting vocals encapsulating the darkness of late '80s industrial music. Rooted in industrial music and industrial rock.

What makes Testure by Skinny Puppy notable?

'Testure' is notable for its innovative approach to industrial music, contributing to the genre's evolution and influencing a wave of electronic body music artists. The album received positive critical reception, often highlighting its experimental soundscapes and lyrical themes that resonate with societal issues. Released in January 1988, 'Testure' was Skinny Puppy's third studio album, following their influential record 'Mind: The Perpetual Intercourse.' At this point in their career, they were solidifying their place in the electro-industrial scene, with an evolving sound that incorporated more complex production techniques and thematic depth.

How many songs are on Testure?

Testure has 4 tracks, running approximately 23 minutes.

Tracklist

4 tracks·23:34

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

  • 1 Testure (12" mix) Standout 8:34
  • 2 Testure (S.F. mix) 4:04
  • 3 The Second Opinion Standout 5:00
  • 4 Serpents Standout 5:55

Release Date

January 1, 1988

Artist Origin

Canada

Runtime

23 min 34 sec