Contempt
Assemblage 23 · 1999
71 min · 13 tracks · synth-pop · industrial music · electro-industrial
An intricate web of electro-industrial soundscapes infused with emotive synth melodies and introspective lyrics.
Contempt is an album by Assemblage 23, released in 1999. An intricate web of electro-industrial soundscapes infused with emotive synth melodies and introspective lyrics. 'Contempt' is notable for its critical reception, receiving praise from various electronic music publications and helping to elevate Assemblage 23 within the industrial genre. The album's tracks have influenced many future artists in the electro and futurepop scenes, marking it as a significant release during the late '90s electronic music boom. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Contempt sound like?
An intricate web of electro-industrial soundscapes infused with emotive synth melodies and introspective lyrics. Rooted in synth-pop and industrial music.
What makes Contempt by Assemblage 23 notable?
'Contempt' is notable for its critical reception, receiving praise from various electronic music publications and helping to elevate Assemblage 23 within the industrial genre. The album's tracks have influenced many future artists in the electro and futurepop scenes, marking it as a significant release during the late '90s electronic music boom. When 'Contempt' was released in January 1999, Assemblage 23 was emerging as a significant force in the electro-industrial scene, following their debut album, 'Contempt,' which set the stage for their distinctive sound. This sophomore effort solidified their identity, blending darker themes with melodic elements that would characterize their subsequent works.
How many songs are on Contempt?
Contempt has 13 tracks, running approximately 71 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Anthem Standout 5:53
- 2 Surface 5:04
- 3 Coward Standout 5:49
- 4 Bi-Polar Standout 5:57
- 5 Pages 4:45
- 6 Purgatory 5:48
- 7 Sun 4:26
- 8 Skyquake 6:29
- 9 Never Forgive 4:28
- 10 7 Days 3:12
- 11 Coward (Melting mix by Pain Station) 7:12
- 12 Skyquake (Voice of God mix by Manhole Vortex/Protocol X) 6:17
- 13 The Drowning Season (DSKø2k mix by Ed Vargo of THD) 6:06
Release Date
January 1, 1999
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
71 min 33 sec
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