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Human Hurricane

Pentagram · 1998

65 min · 17 tracks · heavy metal ยท doom metal

A raw and visceral blend of doom-laden riffs with haunting melodies that captures despair and defiance.

Human Hurricane is an album by Pentagram, released in 1998. A raw and visceral blend of doom-laden riffs with haunting melodies that captures despair and defiance. 'Human Hurricane' is significant for its role in revitalizing Pentagram's career and helping to bridge the gap between traditional heavy metal and the emerging doom metal revival of the late '90s. The album received positive reviews from critics, highlighting its impact on subsequent doom metal bands seeking authenticity in their music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Human Hurricane sound like?

A raw and visceral blend of doom-laden riffs with haunting melodies that captures despair and defiance. Rooted in heavy metal and doom metal.

What makes Human Hurricane by Pentagram notable?

'Human Hurricane' is significant for its role in revitalizing Pentagram's career and helping to bridge the gap between traditional heavy metal and the emerging doom metal revival of the late '90s. The album received positive reviews from critics, highlighting its impact on subsequent doom metal bands seeking authenticity in their music. Released in 1998, 'Human Hurricane' marked Pentagram's return after a lengthy hiatus since their previous album, 'Be Forewarned' in 1994. This album showcases a matured sound while retaining the band's foundational doom metal roots, as they sought to reestablish their presence in the heavy metal scene.

How many songs are on Human Hurricane?

Human Hurricane has 17 tracks, running approximately 65 minutes.

Tracklist

17 tracks·65:38

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Forever My Queen Standout 2:22
  • 2 The Bees 2:31
  • 3 Out of Luck 3:50
  • 4 Goddess 2:31
  • 5 Target 7:37
  • 6 Devil Child 1:26
  • 7 Much Too Young to Know 4:37
  • 8 If the Winds Would Change 3:27
  • 9 The Diver 2:49
  • 10 Rape Standout 5:11
  • 11 Livin' in a Ram's Head 2:15
  • 12 Buzzsaw 2:36
  • 13 Starlady 5:11
  • 14 Show 'em How Standout 10:00
  • 15 Downhill Slope 4:18
  • 16 Hurricane 2:01
  • 17 Burning Rays 2:49

Release Date

January 1, 1998

Genre

doom metal, heavy metal

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

65 min 38 sec