#OTD November 14, 1989
Ministry released their fourth album, “The Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Taste”
Another move towards the industrial metal sound they’d become known for, this time with lots of guitars. In the 80s, they were a new wave synth pop band.
Their previous record, 1988’s “The Land of Rape And Honey” introduced a much more aggressive metal sound, though with more sampling and less guitar.
They toured a lot in support of this album, and iirc, the industrial metal sound was ascendent at this time (e.g. Pretty Hate Machine came out a month prior and was building a fan base).
It is time for a new album suggestion. In the past summer, alternative rock/shoegaze band BLOOD PICK ME from Minato unveiled their debut album "UNNORMAL". According to reviewer Peter Dennis, this album resonates with the challenges of the current era but also has a timeless quality.
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HELMET Shares 'Big Shot' Music Video
... The track is taken from the band's latest studio album, "Left", ...released... Friday, November 10...
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Swedish Multi-Instrumentalist PER WIBERG Streams New Track "The Serpent's Here"
Dark melodic explorations on Scandinavian prog.
First released as a double 7”, then on CD on 4AD, and a few months later in the U.S. on Geffen Records.
By far their best album, though I suspect casual fans may not be as familiar with this one as their third album, “Retreat From The Sun”.
So many fun, well constructed songs featuring truly beautiful voices singing about things like Shakey’s Pizza, Zodiac signs, and having your area code changed. Very SoCal.
The harmonizing vocals of the Haden sisters and Anna Waronker (married to Steve McDonald of Redd Kross!) are the main draw for me. Best example is the track “Punk Rock Girl”, but you can hear it in the punky indie-pop opening track “Old Timer” 👇
"Pictures of You" is a poignant track from The Cure's 1989 album "Disintegration." Its emotive lyrics and lush instrumentation encapsulate the album's themes of memory and longing, cementing it as a fan favorite.
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DUFF MCKAGAN Looks Back On Decision To Attend Seattle University: 'I Was Really Hungry For Knowledge'
"It was [something] I did when I got sober. I felt like...
Released in 1997, "Bitter Sweet Symphony" is a standout track from The Verve's third album, "Urban Hymns." Its iconic string motif, reflective lyrics, and Richard Ashcroft's distinctive vocals made it a defining anthem of the '90s.