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Twelve Inch Anthology

Skinny Puppy · 1990

69 min · 10 tracks · industrial music · industrial rock · electro-industrial

A pulsating blend of dark electronic textures and unsettling rhythms that define the electro-industrial genre.

Why this album works

This album is significant for its role in cementing Skinny Puppy's reputation within the industrial music movement, featuring remixes that enhanced their already complex sound. The release received critical acclaim, helping to solidify their impact on subsequent artists in the electro-industrial genre and earning praise in notable publications for its innovative approach to remix culture.
Best for
dynamic exploration of unsettling themes wave-like pacing with tension shifts immersive experience for headphone listening
Context
By 1990, Skinny Puppy had established themselves as leaders in the industrial music scene with their groundbreaking sound. 'Twelve Inch Anthology' serves as a compilation of remixed tracks from their earlier works, showcasing their evolution and influence following their pivotal albums 'Cleanse Fold and Manipulate' (1987) and 'VIVIsectVI' (1988). This release captures the band at a moment when they were reaching a wider audience while experimenting with their sonic palette.
Stylistic neighbors
Terminal Choice· Laibach· Cabaret Voltaire

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Dig It Standout 7:24
  • 2 The Choke (Re-Grip) 6:12
  • 3 Addiction (First Dose) Standout 8:28
  • 4 Deep Down Trauma Hounds (remix) 7:29
  • 5 Serphants 5:54
  • 6 Chainsaw 5:54
  • 7 Assimilate (R23 remix) Standout 6:32
  • 8 Stairs and Flowers (Def Wish mix) 6:02
  • 9 Stairs and Flowers (Too Far Gone) 6:35
  • 10 Testure (12 Inch mix) 8:30

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