The Complicated Futility of Ignorance cover

The Complicated Futility of Ignorance

Fudge Tunnel · 1994

62 min · 12 tracks · alternative metal · noise rock · sludge metal

A gritty amalgamation of heavy riffs and dissonant melodies, embodying the chaos of 90s alternative metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing experiences
  • gritty and intense atmospheres

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 1994, 'The Complicated Futility of Ignorance' was Fudge Tunnel's second studio album, following their debut 'Hate Songs in E Minor'. At this point, the band was establishing its identity within the alternative metal scene, building on the underground success they garnered with their first release.
Stylistic neighbors
Melvins· Helmet· Therapy?

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Random Acts of Cruelty 4:40
  • 2 The Joy of Irony 5:32
  • 3 Backed Down 4:06
  • 4 Cover Up 4:51
  • 5 Six Eight 7:12
  • 6 Long Day 3:21
  • 7 Excuse 4:35
  • 8 Find Your Fortune 5:00
  • 9 Suffering Makes Great Stories 3:31
  • 10 Circle of Friends, Circle of Trends 4:33
  • 11 Rudge With a G 4:38
  • 12 Pope Calvin III 10:32

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