Weapon
Skinny Puppy · 2013
43 min · 10 tracks · industrial music
A visceral blend of aggressive beats and haunting soundscapes that confronts listeners with its dark, industrial energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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wornin' — The opening track sets a confrontational tone with its pounding percussion and eerie vocals, encapsulating the album's exploration of dark themes.
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paragUn — This track exemplifies the band’s ability to merge aggressive rhythms with thought-provoking lyrics, offering a critique of societal structures amidst intense sonic layers.
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survivalisto — With its pulsating beats and atmospheric tension, this song serves as a commentary on modern survivalist culture, reflecting the album's urgent socio-political themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Weapon showcases strong composition and craft, with distinct industrial soundscapes and cohesive themes.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that gradually builds tension through layered synths and distorted vocals, setting a dark tone.
- The use of industrial sounds and samples is prevalent throughout, often blending with aggressive beats to create a visceral atmosphere.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- haunting atmosphere for introspection
- explorative soundscapes with tension
- cathartic release through distortion
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat and lively tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2013, Weapon marked Skinny Puppy's first album after a hiatus following their 2004 release, The Greater Wrong of the Right. This album demonstrated a significant evolution in their sound while maintaining the band's hallmark industrial aesthetic, showcasing renewed vigor and relevance in the contemporary music landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ministry· Front Line Assembly· Nitzer Ebb
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 wornin' 4:42
- 2 illisiT 3:58
- 3 saLvo 3:45
- 4 gLowbeL 3:15
- 5 solvent 4:37
- 6 paragUn 4:52
- 7 survivalisto 4:51
- 8 tsudanama 5:53
- 9 plasiCage 3:13
- 10 terminal 4:01
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