thOught industry - Songs For Insects
Review by mitha njejonghae
thOught industry's album, Songs For Insects, is a captivating and thought-provoking release that showcases the band's unique blend of industrial, experimental, and alternative rock sounds. The album features 12 tracks that are filled with haunting vocals, intricate melodies, and powerful lyrics that touch on themes of isolation, disillusionment, and the human condition.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Pale Flowers," which begins with a haunting piano intro before transitioning into a powerful rock anthem. The song's lyrics are both poetic and introspective, exploring the idea of finding beauty in the midst of darkness and despair.
Another standout track is "Cigarette Burns," which features a driving beat and distorted guitars that create a sense of urgency and tension. The lyrics address addiction and the destructive nature of self-destructive behavior, making for a powerful and emotionally charged listening experience.
Table of Contents
Download
Filename: thought-industry-songs-for-insects.rar- MP3 size: 117 mb
- FLAC size: 606.6 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Daughter Mobius | 5:10 | |
| Ballerina | 2:34 | |
| Songs For Insects | 9:23 | |
| Alexander vs The Puzzle | ||
| The Chalice Vermillion | 10:7 | |
| Third Eye | 4:28 | |
| Bearing An Hourglass | 7:55 | |
| Bearing an Hourglass | 7:55 | |
| Alexander Vs. The Puzzle | 5:49 | |
| The Flesh Is Weak | 6:45 | |
| Daughter Moblus | ||
| Alexander Vs. the Puzzle | 5:49 | |
| Bearing An Hour Glass | ||
| Cornerstone | 3:58 | |
| Blistered Text and Bleeding Pens | 7:55 | |
| Blistered Text And Bleeding Pens | 7:55 | |
| Corner Stone | ||
| Songs for Insects | 9:23 |
Video
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Images
Catalog Numbers
- APCY-8098
- tzorro 45
- 3984-14097-2
- cdzorro 45
- Carol MC 2213
- carol cd 2213
- Carol MC 2213, CLC 2213
Labels
- Apollon International, Metal Blade Records
- Metal Blade Records
- Metal Blade Records, Caroline Records, Inc.
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Formats
- CD
- Album
- Cassette
- Reissue
- Club Edition
- Columbia House
- Promo
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Manufactured By | Apollon Inc. |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Metal Blade Records Inc. |
| Copyright (c) | Metal Blade Records Inc. |
| Distributed By | RED Distribution |
| Recorded At | Fast Trax Studios |
| Mastered At | Future Disc |
| Pressed By | Disctronics USA |
| Marketed By | Music For Nations |
| Glass Mastered At | DADC Austria |
| Record Company | Columbia House |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Artwork | Salvador Dali |
| Coordinator | Syusuke M. Kawahara, Yoshi Endoh |
| Design | Dustin Donaldson |
| Photography By | Dustin Donaldson |
| Drums | Dustin Donaldson |
| Cymbal | Dustin Donaldson |
| Percussion | Dustin Donaldson |
| Other | Dustin Donaldson |
| Engineer | Rave |
| Edited By | Rob Reister |
| Guitar | Paul Enzio |
| Keyboards | Christopher Lee |
| Liner Notes | 有島博志, 平野和祥 |
| Lyrics By | Oberlin |
| Mastered By | Eddie Schreyer |
| Producer | Dave Ogilvie, Thought Industry |
| Vocals | Brent Oberlin |
| Bass | Brent Oberlin |
| Chapman Stick | Brent Oberlin |
| Piano | Brent Oberlin |
| Voice | Brent, Kevin Oberlin (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 10), Paul (tracks: 3) |
| Written-By | Oberlin, Lee, Donaldson, Enzio |
| Written By | Dustin Donaldson |
| Arranged By | Thought Industry |
| Effects | Dustin Donaldson |
| Bass [Fretted | Brent Oberlin |
| Fretless And Distorted] | Brent Oberlin |
| Cover | Salvador Dali |
| Sleeve | Dustin Donaldson |
Notes
- Made in Japan.
- Advance promo cassette with generic paper cover, no artwork.
- Recorded at Fast Trax Studios, Jenison, MI. Autumn 1991.
- ©℗ 1992 Metal Blade Records Inc.
- Made in the U.S.A.
- Cover artwork "Soft Construction With Boiled Beans: Premonition Of Civil War", 1936 (C) 1982 ARS N.Y. Demart Pro Arte; Philadelphia Museum Of Art: Louise and Walter Arensberg Collection.
- Recorded autumn 1991.
- Cover artwork: "Soft Construction With Boiled Beans: Premonition Of Civil War", 1936 (C) 1982 ARS N.Y. Demart Pro Arte; Philadelphia Museum Of Art: Louise and Walter Arensberg Collection.
- CD made in Austria
- Printed in England
- Recorded at Fast Trax studios, Jenison, MI. autumn 1991.
- Cover artwork Salvador Dali "Soft Construction With Boiled Beans: Premonition Of Civil War", 1936 (C) 1982 ARS N.Y. Demart Pro Arte; Philadelphia Museum Of Art: Louise and Walter Arensberg Collection.
- Sleeve design and photography by Dustin Donaldson, group photography by Bob Girard.
- Viking chants by Brent and Kevin Oberlin (except "Cornerstone" - chants by Brent & Paul).
- Pixie gypsy chant on "Daughter Mobius" by Dustin, Christopher & Jared Bryant.
- Spoken word outro by Joe Lawless.
- CLC 2213 on j-card spine
- Carol MC 2213 on tape
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout: APCY-8098-A1F V
- Barcode (Text): none
- Barcode (Text): 5 020083 104544
- Barcode (Text): 0 3984-14097-2 7
- Matrix / Runout: 134772-2XD1-5185-1 DISCTRONICS USA **140972**
- Barcode: 5 020083 104520
- Matrix / Runout (Mirrored; Variant 1): CDZORRO-45 22 A3 DADC AUSTRIA
- Matrix / Runout (Mirrored; Variant 2): CDZORRO-45 22 A1 DADC AUSTRIA
- Barcode (Text): 0 1704-62213-2 0
- Matrix / Runout (Mirrored): CAROL 2213 (V) : :MASTERED: :BY NIMBUS:
- SPARS Code: AAD
- Barcode: 4 988015 044133
About thOught industry
Formed: 1989 in Kalamazoo, Michigan USA.
Disbanded circa 2001/2.
From 1983-1988 the band was known by the name Desacrator and released a demo "111MZD" in 1988.
Initially a avant-garde thrash metal / progressive rock hybrid, Thought Industry began stripping down their sound by the time of 1996's ; moving into alternative and art rock by the time they recorded their fourth album in 1997. They remained active as of 2001 but disbanded shortly after the release of the album .
Vocalist, bass guitarist and chief songwriter Brent Oberlin was last involved with the band as of 2002.
Name Vars
- The Thought Industry
- t.i.
Members
- Dustin Donaldson
- Paul Enzio
- Brent Oberlin
- Christopher Lee
- Jared Bryant
- Herb Ledbetter
- Jeff Borkowski
- Mike Roche
Summary by mitha njejonghae
Comments
I saw them in 1994 in Austin Texas. The band killed! The drummer was superhuman.
Very reminiscent of the Japanese Prog Thrash band "Doom".
USA's Thought Industry released five albums before disbanding: their 1992 debut, Songs for Insects, is a clone of Metallica, Megadeth, Fates Warning and Toxik. A senseless mesh of Ska dances, Post-Punk desperate quirkness and dub Thrash Metal chugging, not to count the horrendously faceless vocals.
prog-grunge-art-thrash with gratuitous panning - no chance of fitting in
Strong Mr.Bungle vibes
Genius.
The climax of human music history !
Ah, the classic ABABCBDEFGHIJEFGHIJKLMNONOPOPOQRSTUTJV song structure.
I had heard of this band but never heard them until now, a friend of mine told me to check them out. I like, also like comment from teacher, we need more teachers like that.
Saw them at the State in Kalamazoo in 1994 or around that time. Best show I ever saw at that local.
Bought this masterwork when it first came out and eagerly awaited every subsequent release! I have them all backed up on two different hard drives. Brent Oberlin is a goddamn genius!! Recently heard about their reunion shows - does this mean a new album?! "Let's go sailing Mr. Hurley, yeeaaahh!" 111mzd!!
Finding insect songs for my 2nd graders, this is the second tab I opened. Teaching: never a dull moment. (good song too).
still in my top 10 fav bands....saw em about 6x since this record came out
I was smart enough to get every TI cd years ago...they will have to pry them from my cold dead hands!
great band! one of the best! I think they were before their time sadly :/ ppl were not ready for greatness at the time...
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One of these days brent will get bored and release 111 new songs...and we will rejoice!
Still the greatest band almost no one has heard of. Second greatest live show I have ever seen.
@5stringgod I had to order Songs for Insects off Ebay from Scotland....it only cost me .99 cents. Found Mods at a local music store called Finders. Good luck and protect them with your life ;)
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this whole album was a great masterpiece.it explored no bondries with changing tempos and cool riffs .they took it to a higher level .
@ENEMENCIO123VISION Oh now I see... haha. Well done!
I don't know when, but when I get the time I'll put up both of these gems.
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