The Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Taste cover

The Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Taste

Ministry · 1989

50 min · 9 tracks · thrash metal · industrial metal

Aggressive industrial metal collides with thrash influences, creating an unrelenting soundscape of chaos and disillusionment.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intense emotional catharsis
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • dark, brooding atmospheres

Maybe skip if you want

  • quick, punchy songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 14, 1989, 'The Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Taste' marked Ministry's fourth studio album and solidified their transition into the industrial metal genre. Following the breakthrough success of 'The Land of Rape and Honey', this album further pushed the boundaries of heavy music, showcasing their signature aggressive sound while incorporating more complex arrangements and themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Nine Inch Nails· Killing Joke· Skinny Puppy

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Thieves 5:02
  • 2 Burning Inside 5:20
  • 3 Never Believe 4:59
  • 4 Cannibal Song 6:10
  • 5 Breathe 5:40
  • 6 So What 8:13
  • 7 Test 6:04
  • 8 Faith Collapsing 4:01
  • 9 Dream Song 4:48

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