Bites
Skinny Puppy · 1985
72 min · 17 tracks · industrial music · industrial rock · electro-industrial
A dark tapestry of pulsating rhythms and haunting vocals that explores dystopian themes.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys wave-like pacing experiences
- Context
- Released on January 1, 1985, 'Bites' was Skinny Puppy's second studio album, following their debut 'Mind: The Perpetual Intercourse.' At this point in their career, the band was beginning to solidify their unique sound within the nascent industrial music scene, showcasing a more refined production with increasingly complex and provocative themes.
- If you like
- industrial music, industrial rock, electro-industrial
Bites is an album by Skinny Puppy, released in 1985. A dark tapestry of pulsating rhythms and haunting vocals that explores dystopian themes. 'Bites' is significant for its role in defining the electro-industrial genre and influencing subsequent artists. Its track 'Assimilate' became one of the band's most recognized songs, receiving critical acclaim and contributing to their growing reputation in underground music circles. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bites sound like?
A dark tapestry of pulsating rhythms and haunting vocals that explores dystopian themes. Rooted in industrial music and industrial rock.
What makes Bites by Skinny Puppy notable?
'Bites' is significant for its role in defining the electro-industrial genre and influencing subsequent artists. Its track 'Assimilate' became one of the band's most recognized songs, receiving critical acclaim and contributing to their growing reputation in underground music circles. Released on January 1, 1985, 'Bites' was Skinny Puppy's second studio album, following their debut 'Mind: The Perpetual Intercourse.' At this point in their career, the band was beginning to solidify their unique sound within the nascent industrial music scene, showcasing a more refined production with increasingly complex and provocative themes.
Who is Bites for?
Bites works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and wave-like pacing experiences.
How many songs are on Bites?
Bites has 17 tracks, running approximately 72 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Assimilate Standout 6:56
- 2 Blood on the Wall Standout 2:58
- 3 Dead Lines 6:13
- 4 Church Standout 3:16
- 5 Icebreaker 3:14
- 6 Tomorrow 4:53
- 7 Dead Doll 2:28
- 8 Film 2:18
- 9 Love 1:51
- 10 The Choke 6:29
- 11 Social Deception 2:57
- 12 Christianity 1:32
- 13 Basement 3:25
- 14 Last Call 5:54
- 15 Falling 4:20
- 16 The Centre Bullet 9:42
- 17 One Day 4:20
Release Date
January 1, 1985
Artist Origin
Canada
Runtime
72 min 53 sec
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