Total Terror
Front Line Assembly · 1986
68 min · 13 tracks · electro-industrial
Pulsating beats and aggressive synthesizers create an unsettling atmosphere of dystopian dread and sonic chaos.
Why this album works
'Total Terror' is notable for its raw fusion of electronic sounds and dark themes, which helped to elevate Front Line Assembly's profile in the underground music scene. The album's confrontational approach paved the way for future industrial acts and laid down a blueprint that influenced numerous artists in the genre, contributing to the growth of industrial music throughout the late 1980s.
- Best for
- unsettling atmosphere of dread dynamic progression with peaks wave-like pacing for immersion
- Context
- When 'Total Terror' was released in January 1986, Front Line Assembly was still establishing their presence in the electro-industrial scene. This album followed their debut 'Gashed Senses & Crossfire' from 1985, showcasing a more aggressive sound that would define their future work. The record marked a significant step towards solidifying their identity within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Terminal Choice· Skinny Puppy· Assemblage 23
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Assassination Standout 5:57
- 2 Intensive Care Unit 5:04
- 3 Immobilized Standout 4:10
- 4 They're Going to Kill Us Standout 5:52
- 5 Stimulant Combat 6:10
- 6 Hatred by Society 4:11
- 7 Intruder 5:25
- 8 Face Puller 7:03
- 9 A.E.C. Krunch 6:21
- 10 Cro-Magnon 6:17
- 11 Guilty 2:24
- 12 Attack Decay 3:59
- 13 The Bonening 5:25
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