With Sympathy cover

With Sympathy

Ministry · 1983

38 min · 9 tracks · thrash metal · industrial metal

A synth-driven exploration of early industrial sounds fused with post-punk sensibilities and dark lyrical themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, engaging listening sessions
  • dark, introspective moods
  • steady rhythmic exploration
  • dynamic emotional contrasts

Where this album fits

Career context
With Sympathy was Ministry's debut album, released on May 10, 1983. At this point, the band was still establishing their identity, transitioning from a new wave sound to a more aggressive industrial metal style that would define their later work. This album set the stage for their evolution in the underground music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Nine Inch Nails· Killing Joke· Skinny Puppy

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Effigy (I'm Not An) 3:53
  • 2 Revenge 3:50
  • 3 I Wanted to Tell Her 5:31
  • 4 Work for Love 4:46
  • 5 Here We Go 3:24
  • 6 What He Say 4:06
  • 7 Say You're Sorry 4:20
  • 8 Should Have Known Better 4:33
  • 9 She's Got a Cause 3:33

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