The Young Gods
The Young Gods · 1987
48 min · 13 tracks · industrial music
A visceral blend of industrial noise and avant-garde textures that defy conventional song structures.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its innovative approach to sound, as it helped define the industrial genre alongside contemporaries like Ministry and Throbbing Gristle. The Young Gods gained critical acclaim, earning a spot in the influential 'NME' list of albums that shaped the sound of the late '80s.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys layered, dense sonic textures gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- The Young Gods' self-titled debut album, released in 1987, marked the band's emergence as pioneers of industrial music. At this point, they had already begun to cultivate a unique sound that melded rock with electronic elements, setting them apart in the Swiss music scene.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nous de la Lune Standout 4:35
- 2 Jusqu’au about 2:34
- 3 À ciel ouvert 1:47
- 4 Jimmy 2:41
- 5 Fais la mouette 4:47
- 6 Percussionne 5:28
- 7 Feu 3:04
- 8 Did You Miss Me Standout 3:22
- 9 Si tu gardes 5:59
- 10 The Irrtum Boys 2:41
- 11 Envoyé 2:15
- 12 Soul Idiot Standout 4:24
- 13 C.S.C.L.D.F. 5:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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