Hysterie
Lydia Lunch · 1986
73 min · 29 tracks · post-punk · industrial music · avant-garde music
A jagged tapestry of noise and spoken word, threading dark narratives with a raw, primal urgency.
Hysterie is an album by Lydia Lunch, released in 1986. A jagged tapestry of noise and spoken word, threading dark narratives with a raw, primal urgency. 'Hysterie' is notable for its unapologetic exploration of taboo subjects, which resonated deeply within the post-punk landscape. The album's confrontational style contributed to Lunch's reputation as a leading figure in the no wave movement, influencing subsequent artists across genres. While it did not achieve mainstream chart success, it garnered critical acclaim for its artistic audacity and has since become a cult favorite. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hysterie sound like?
A jagged tapestry of noise and spoken word, threading dark narratives with a raw, primal urgency. Rooted in post-punk and industrial music.
What makes Hysterie by Lydia Lunch notable?
'Hysterie' is notable for its unapologetic exploration of taboo subjects, which resonated deeply within the post-punk landscape. The album's confrontational style contributed to Lunch's reputation as a leading figure in the no wave movement, influencing subsequent artists across genres. While it did not achieve mainstream chart success, it garnered critical acclaim for its artistic audacity and has since become a cult favorite. By 1986, Lydia Lunch was entrenched in the underground music scene, having gained notoriety with her previous work in no wave and punk. 'Hysterie' followed her influential projects like 'Queen of Siam' (1980) and solidified her place as a provocative voice in avant-garde music. This album marked a continuation of her experimental approach, pushing boundaries further into industrial and dark jazz sounds.
How many songs are on Hysterie?
Hysterie has 29 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Red Alert 0:21
- 2 Orphans 2:24
- 3 The Closet 3:47
- 4 Burning Rubber 1:38
- 5 I Woke Up Dreaming Standout 3:02
- 6 Freud in Flop 0:42
- 7 Baby Doll 1:32
- 8 Race Mixing Standout 1:01
- 9 Crown of Thorns 0:42
- 10 Red Alert 0:24
- 11 Try Me 1:57
- 12 Staircase 2:38
- 13 I Am the Lord Jesus 0:53
- 14 Case #14 2:25
- 15 See Pretty 2:44
- 16 G-I Blue 0:56
- 17 Tornado Warnings 1:16
- 18 Sidewalk 2:54
- 19 Swamp 0:50
- 20 Run Thru the Jungle 5:30
- 21 Motor Oil Shanty 2:30
- 22 Love Split With Blood Standout 2:04
- 23 Ran Away Dark 1:51
- 24 Diddy Wah Diddy 2:18
- 25 Lazy in Love 2:53
- 26 Dead Me You Beside 3:40
- 27 I Fell in Love With a Ghost 6:59
- 28 As She Weeps 7:57
- 29 Der Karibische Western 5:31
Release Date
January 1, 1986
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
73 min 32 sec
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