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Remission & Bites

Skinny Puppy · 1987

64 min · 14 tracks · industrial music · industrial rock · electro-industrial

A haunting blend of mechanical rhythms and distorted vocals that explores themes of alienation and societal decay.

Remission & Bites is an album by Skinny Puppy, released in 1987. A haunting blend of mechanical rhythms and distorted vocals that explores themes of alienation and societal decay. 'Remission & Bites' is notable for its critical reception, often cited as a key influence on the electro-industrial genre. It helped define the aesthetic of the industrial movement and garnered attention for its provocative content, paving the way for future artists in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Remission & Bites sound like?

A haunting blend of mechanical rhythms and distorted vocals that explores themes of alienation and societal decay. Rooted in industrial music and industrial rock.

What makes Remission & Bites by Skinny Puppy notable?

'Remission & Bites' is notable for its critical reception, often cited as a key influence on the electro-industrial genre. It helped define the aesthetic of the industrial movement and garnered attention for its provocative content, paving the way for future artists in the genre. When 'Remission & Bites' was released in January 1987, Skinny Puppy was still in their early career phase, having just released their debut album 'Bites' in 1985. This album marked a significant step in their evolution, showcasing a more refined sound while solidifying their place within the burgeoning industrial music scene.

How many songs are on Remission & Bites?

Remission & Bites has 14 tracks, running approximately 64 minutes.

Tracklist

14 tracks·64:15

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Smothered Hope Standout 5:14
  • 2 Glass Houses 3:24
  • 3 Far Too Frail 3:41
  • 4 Solvent 4:37
  • 5 Sleeping Beast 6:01
  • 6 ...Brap 1:12
  • 7 Assimilate Standout 6:54
  • 8 The Choke 6:30
  • 9 Blood on the Wall Standout 2:57
  • 10 Church 3:12
  • 11 Dead Lines 6:11
  • 12 Last Call 5:54
  • 13 Basement 3:28
  • 14 Tomorrow 4:54

Release Date

January 1, 1987

Artist Origin

Canada

Runtime

64 min 15 sec