The best Industrial Music albums
of the 2010s.
Where to start with 2010–2019 industrial music — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top of the 2010s — industrial music
Top picks from 2010–2019, ranked by where we would start.
Merzbow
Full of Hell & Merzbow
A relentless barrage of harsh noise and drone, merging chaotic textures with unsettling soundscapes that challenge conventional listening.
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Depeche Mode
Spirit
A brooding exploration of modern anxieties wrapped in dark synths and poignant melodies.
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Depeche Mode
Delta Machine
A brooding blend of dark synth textures and introspective lyrics, echoing themes of love, loss, and redemption.
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Nine Inch Nails
Hesitation Marks
A haunting exploration of technology and isolation, layered with industrial beats and introspective lyrics.
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Nine Inch Nails
Add Violence
A haunting exploration of despair, merging industrial rhythms with ambient textures and introspective lyrics.
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Kanye West
Yeezus
Aggressive beats clash with industrial noise and introspective lyrics, creating a confrontational yet introspective soundscape.
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Kanye West
Jesus Is King
A bold fusion of gospel and hip-hop, where fervent faith meets innovative production in a spiritual exploration.
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Laibach
Party Songs
Laibach's Party Songs merges industrial sounds with North Korean anthems, creating a provocative commentary on nationalism and ideology.
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Laibach
Spectre
A provocative blend of industrial soundscapes and sharp political commentary intertwined with dark pop melodies and experimental textures.
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Swans
What Is This?
A sprawling exploration of existential dread, blending haunting melodies with intense sonic textures that challenge and captivate.
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Swans
My Father Will Guide Me up a Rope to the Sky
A haunting convergence of industrial clangor and ethereal melodies that evokes a visceral sense of existential dread.
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Earl Sweatshirt
Some Rap Songs
A fragmented collage of introspective verses and abstract soundscapes that challenge conventional hip-hop structures.
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Earl Sweatshirt
I Don't Like Shit, I Don't Go Outside: An Album By Earl Sweatshirt
A raw exploration of introspection and isolation wrapped in sparse, haunting instrumentals and Earl's distinctive vocal delivery.
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Lords of Acid
Deep Chills
A frenetic blend of acid house beats and industrial textures, merging playful lyrics with pulsating electronic rhythms.
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Emilie Autumn
Fight Like a Girl
A theatrical blend of dark cabaret and industrial soundscapes, steeped in Victorian-inspired narratives and emotional intensity.
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Kerli
Shadow Works
A haunting blend of ethereal melodies and dark, introspective lyrics that explore themes of identity and transformation.
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Kerli
Utopia
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Death Grips
The Powers That B
Aggressive beats and chaotic soundscapes collide with raw, confrontational lyrics in this unrelenting exploration of modern disillusionment.
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Death Grips
Bottomless Pit
A disorienting blend of aggressive beats and chaotic vocals that pushes the boundaries of hip-hop and electronic music.
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Blutengel
Omen
A haunting blend of gothic melodies and pulsating electronic rhythms creates an evocative soundscape steeped in dark romanticism.
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Blutengel
Leitbild
A darkly melodic blend of synth-driven anthems and introspective lyrics envelops the listener in a haunting electronic landscape.
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Skinny Puppy
HanDover
Dark, pulsating rhythms entwine with haunting vocals, creating an immersive landscape of industrial soundscapes and electronic experimentation.
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Skinny Puppy
Weapon
A visceral blend of aggressive beats and haunting soundscapes that confronts listeners with its dark, industrial energy.
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Saul Williams
Volcanic Sunlight
A fusion of alternative hip-hop and electronica, layered with industrial beats and introspective lyrics exploring personal and societal themes.
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