This album and Demanufacture were on heavy rotation with my comic shop geek group in the 90s. Great industrial metal, but they also mixed in some cool atmospheric/ethereal techno sounds in some parts. Unique band! Seen them live in a tiny bar and they killed it🤘
I have the album on CD. I saw them support Black Sabbath on their '91 "Farewell tour". The loudest band I ever saw. I still have Tinnitus in my right ear. The double bass drum physically pounded my chest.
I actually bought this album for the Cars cover and ended up falling in love with the rest of it. It was a stepping stone on my journey to listening to more extreme metal. The Cars cover doesn't ruin the flow of the album story/concept because it's after the last song in the concept.
Also, Jim, you're correct about the Strapping Young Lad connection, but Devin modeled Strapping after Fear Factory's first album (this is their third). As for the Meshuggah connection, I'd also say Fear Factory beat them to the syncopated chugs, their Demanufacture came out two months Meshuggah's Destroy Erase Improve came out. Granted, Meshuggah's real trick was the polyrhythmic approach, but both of these bands should be credited with pioneering those super fast, tight syncopated rhythms with the double bass and massive production. Colin Richardson and Daniel Bergstrand deserve credit for the production on those albums.
Fear Factory were a big influence on Devin Townsend, straight after leaving the band "Vai" he went into the heavier extremities of music after he heard & saw FF live on their debut tour. So he created SYL and made them even more extreme sounding than FF. The first 2 FF albums are superb but they are way more death metal sounding on the debut album, then the follow-up "Demanufacture" was the album that got them a bigger fanbase & more extensive touring.
It should be noted that the synths and electronics on this album and on the previous were provided by Canadian industrial savant Rhys Fulber of Front Line Assembly and a million other projects.
One of my very fave 90's metal bands, saw them live several times and they were always excellent! OK, they could be a little bit 'same-y' over the albums but what's wrong with knowing what you do well and giving the fans more of the same? Hope you dig into their output a little more, Jim!
I used this Album to get rid of the two Songs German Pop on heavy rotation of the neighbor girls. Worked well, one of the neighbors suffering aside me even asked what that music was. 😎🤘🎶🖖
@@rudolfbecker4313 Around 2002/2003 one song was from 2raumwohnung and the other I really can't remember. They Had No Chance to stand against Shock oder Edgecrusher. I never Had to do that again, but just in case I would have provided some SYL or Death.
@@JimNewsteadindeed and he said that one of the Fear Factory tracks was the hardest thing he'd ever learnt to play. Pretty impressive coming from Gene.
So it appears Jim's memory is suffering as the reason he's listening to this album is that he listened to Resurrection on my last mixtape and showed interest in exploring the band further. What i really like about this album, besides all the obvious, is the use of samples and synths. They mix up the soundscape and make for a unique album. Looking forward to side 2....
Damn it… I don’t even know why I said that. I know I listened to FF on the genre edging mixtape, I was even checking it out earlier today in preparation for this!! What a plum! I’m sorry… Thoroughly enjoyed this first part, and I can’t wait for the second part tomorrow! I know it’s not for everyone, but that’s part of the joy of music! Thanks so much Jim.
Yeah, if I want to listen to metal, this is the sort of metal I would want to listen to - unapologetic hard thrashing, roaring, distorted loudness with some added melody and even a hint of a story attached. Can't be doing his voice any good.
Weirdly, I consider this to be a relaxing music... I cannot stand the "proper" one (it mostly sounds like a leaking toilet), but there were years when I went to bed listening to this and even today it works the same way.
Concerning the introduction I surely can say that Opeth had 4 albums in the 90s with growls and clean singing. For me 2 max 3 songs of this is fine to get rid off some agressions, but other than that it's too heavy for me ☹
Hi Jim, I fear for the worst after hearing the intro music. Oh well, let’s see. Now you’re mentioning growling 😠😡🤬. I think this will a sort listening session for me. Age is kicking in Jim; you need glasses, you can’t speak properly. 😅😂. Just kidding 😊😇 Yes indeed, I immediately stop listening.
I knew this one wouldn't be for you Will. However, I very much recommend you listen to Timelessness on side 2. It's not at all heavy and there's no growling or shouting of any kind.
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This album and Demanufacture were on heavy rotation with my comic shop geek group in the 90s. Great industrial metal, but they also mixed in some cool atmospheric/ethereal techno sounds in some parts. Unique band! Seen them live in a tiny bar and they killed it🤘
I have the album on CD. I saw them support Black Sabbath on their '91 "Farewell tour". The loudest band I ever saw. I still have Tinnitus in my right ear. The double bass drum physically pounded my chest.
One of my favorites from that era. This was on repeat while I played racing games.
"It's kind of like a cross between Strapping Young Lad and Meshuggah." Guess who influnced both of those bands 😉
See?
Gene Hoglan and Byron Stroud of SYL both play on some Fear Factory stuff, and I saw them touring with them.
@@VividAbominations Byron didn't play or write on any FF album. The bass was played by the guitarists.
I actually bought this album for the Cars cover and ended up falling in love with the rest of it. It was a stepping stone on my journey to listening to more extreme metal. The Cars cover doesn't ruin the flow of the album story/concept because it's after the last song in the concept.
This album is definitely "of its era", but I still love it. Just listened to it again a few weeks back, in fact!
One of my favourites, gets a spin several times a year.
It was my introduction to Industrial Metal and I hope this gets a few others onboard.
Ah, a good one for you then buddy!
The start of “Shock” lets everyone know they are in for a great musical experience. 🤘
Also, Jim, you're correct about the Strapping Young Lad connection, but Devin modeled Strapping after Fear Factory's first album (this is their third). As for the Meshuggah connection, I'd also say Fear Factory beat them to the syncopated chugs, their Demanufacture came out two months Meshuggah's Destroy Erase Improve came out.
Granted, Meshuggah's real trick was the polyrhythmic approach, but both of these bands should be credited with pioneering those super fast, tight syncopated rhythms with the double bass and massive production. Colin Richardson and Daniel Bergstrand deserve credit for the production on those albums.
I thought this was the case, thanks for coming in with the knowledge.
My band got to open for Divine Heresy. Dino had a few beers with me. Such a cool and musically intelligent person.
Fear Factory were a big influence on Devin Townsend, straight after leaving the band "Vai" he went into the heavier extremities of music after he heard & saw FF live on their debut tour. So he created SYL and made them even more extreme sounding than FF.
The first 2 FF albums are superb but they are way more death metal sounding on the debut album, then the follow-up "Demanufacture" was the album that got them a bigger fanbase & more extensive touring.
Makes sense!
Always a good spin. Resurrection is a hell of a song, regardless of genre.
It should be noted that the synths and electronics on this album and on the previous were provided by Canadian industrial savant Rhys Fulber of Front Line Assembly and a million other projects.
One of my very fave 90's metal bands, saw them live several times and they were always excellent! OK, they could be a little bit 'same-y' over the albums but what's wrong with knowing what you do well and giving the fans more of the same? Hope you dig into their output a little more, Jim!
I used this Album to get rid of the two Songs German Pop on heavy rotation of the neighbor girls. Worked well, one of the neighbors suffering aside me even asked what that music was. 😎🤘🎶🖖
Nice!
I wonder when this was and what these songs were . I'm german, asking for a friend 🤣🤣
@@rudolfbecker4313 Around 2002/2003 one song was from 2raumwohnung and the other I really can't remember. They Had No Chance to stand against Shock oder Edgecrusher. I never Had to do that again, but just in case I would have provided some SYL or Death.
Bonus trivia - Gene Hoglan has played for these guys and Devin🥁🕑
The atomic clock?
@@JimNewsteadindeed and he said that one of the Fear Factory tracks was the hardest thing he'd ever learnt to play. Pretty impressive coming from Gene.
Great band. Mix Ministry with Killing Joke and you get Fear Factory.
So it appears Jim's memory is suffering as the reason he's listening to this album is that he listened to Resurrection on my last mixtape and showed interest in exploring the band further.
What i really like about this album, besides all the obvious, is the use of samples and synths.
They mix up the soundscape and make for a unique album.
Looking forward to side 2....
Damn it… I don’t even know why I said that. I know I listened to FF on the genre edging mixtape, I was even checking it out earlier today in preparation for this!! What a plum! I’m sorry…
Thoroughly enjoyed this first part, and I can’t wait for the second part tomorrow! I know it’s not for everyone, but that’s part of the joy of music! Thanks so much Jim.
Yeah, if I want to listen to metal, this is the sort of metal I would want to listen to - unapologetic hard thrashing, roaring, distorted loudness with some added melody and even a hint of a story attached. Can't be doing his voice any good.
Prolly not, but if it sounds great….
Weirdly, I consider this to be a relaxing music... I cannot stand the "proper" one (it mostly sounds like a leaking toilet), but there were years when I went to bed listening to this and even today it works the same way.
Concerning the introduction I surely can say that Opeth had 4 albums in the 90s with growls and clean singing.
For me 2 max 3 songs of this is fine to get rid off some agressions, but other than that it's too heavy for me ☹
It's a good album but for me it can't touch their previous album Demanufacture.
Hi Jim,
I fear for the worst after hearing the intro music. Oh well, let’s see.
Now you’re mentioning growling 😠😡🤬. I think this will a sort listening session for me.
Age is kicking in Jim; you need glasses, you can’t speak properly. 😅😂. Just kidding 😊😇
Yes indeed, I immediately stop listening.
I knew this one wouldn't be for you Will.
However, I very much recommend you listen to Timelessness on side 2. It's not at all heavy and there's no growling or shouting of any kind.
@ ok thanks, I’ll try
You know my standard reply to this Will…. Wait for the next video to come along!