Us and Them
Godflesh · 1999
64 min · 12 tracks · industrial metal · sludge metal
A relentless blend of heavy riffs and mechanized rhythms, steeped in a dystopian atmosphere.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions steady, consistent energy levels dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- By 1999, Godflesh was transitioning from their earlier groundbreaking work to a more nuanced sound with 'Us and Them'. This album followed the duo's significant influence on industrial metal and sludge metal, building on the foundations laid by their previous release, 'Songs of Love and Hate' in 1996. The shift reflects both artistic maturity and an exploration of new themes.
- If you like
- industrial metal, sludge metal
Us and Them is an album by Godflesh, released in 1999. A relentless blend of heavy riffs and mechanized rhythms, steeped in a dystopian atmosphere. 'Us and Them' marked Godflesh's notable return after a three-year hiatus, receiving critical acclaim for its innovative soundscape. The album solidified their legacy in the industrial metal scene, influencing countless bands that followed. It also achieved respectable chart positions within niche markets, further establishing their importance in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Us and Them sound like?
A relentless blend of heavy riffs and mechanized rhythms, steeped in a dystopian atmosphere. Rooted in industrial metal and sludge metal.
What makes Us and Them by Godflesh notable?
'Us and Them' marked Godflesh's notable return after a three-year hiatus, receiving critical acclaim for its innovative soundscape. The album solidified their legacy in the industrial metal scene, influencing countless bands that followed. It also achieved respectable chart positions within niche markets, further establishing their importance in the genre. By 1999, Godflesh was transitioning from their earlier groundbreaking work to a more nuanced sound with 'Us and Them'. This album followed the duo's significant influence on industrial metal and sludge metal, building on the foundations laid by their previous release, 'Songs of Love and Hate' in 1996. The shift reflects both artistic maturity and an exploration of new themes.
Who is Us and Them for?
Us and Them works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, steady, consistent energy levels and dynamic emotional journeys.
How many songs are on Us and Them?
Us and Them has 12 tracks, running approximately 64 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I, Me, Mine Standout 5:21
- 2 Us and Them 5:57
- 3 Endgames 4:57
- 4 Witchhunt Standout 5:11
- 5 Whose Truth Is Your Truth 5:04
- 6 Defiled 5:30
- 7 Bittersweet 4:34
- 8 Nail 4:10
- 9 Descent 5:38
- 10 Control Freak Standout 5:38
- 11 The Internal 6:34
- 12 Live to Lose 5:40
Release Date
January 1, 1999
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
64 min 14 sec
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