#3 (1992) Roger Waters, XTC, Nine Inch Nails & more
May 29, 2020
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Roger Waters, XTC, and Nine Inch Nails discuss the lack of albums they unconditionally love from 1992. They explore the influence of CDs on album length and compare underrated vs incredible discoveries. They also examine the influence of David Bowie's 'Tin Machine', Moemus' singer-songwriter style, and the authenticity of XTC. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the evolution of artists and albums from the 80s to the 90s.
The album Down Colorful Hill by Red House Painters captures a fresh and open singer-songwriter voice that resonates with listeners, showcasing vulnerability and melancholic melodies.
The emergence of industrial hip hop in 1992 with albums like Consolidated's Unplayable Music and Meat Beat Manifesto's Satyricon blended hip hop, industrial, and electronic elements, pointing towards the future of music.
Deep dives
Red House Painters - Down Colorful Hill
The album Down Colorful Hill by Red House Painters is a standout from 1992. It captures a fresh and open singer-songwriter voice that resonates with listeners. The album's vulnerability and melancholic melodies make it a standout in the year's music offerings.
The emergence of industrial hip hop
1992 saw the emergence of industrial hip hop with albums like Consolidated's Unplayable Music and Meat Beat Manifesto's Satyricon. These albums combine aggressive hip hop beats with experimental and politically charged lyrics. They paved the way for a new sound that blended hip hop, industrial, and electronic elements, pointing towards the future of music.
XTC's Non Such
XTC's Non Such is another notable album from 1992. While it might not be considered one of their strongest releases, it still showcases the band's musicality, clever songwriting, and the ability to create unique musical worlds within each song. XTC's creative approach remains consistent, delivering another solid album for their fan base.
Rage Against the Machine's self-titled debut
Rage Against the Machine's self-titled debut album, released in 1992, was a groundbreaking release that fused the energy and aggression of rock with politically charged lyrics. It heralded the emergence of rap rock and set the stage for the future of alternative music. The album's powerful sound and socially conscious messages resonated with audiences, making it a significant album of its time.
The guys can't find much in their collections that they unconditionally love from this year, with even some of their favourite artists releasing what are lesser works in their opinion. They consider why that should be and admit indifference to the dominant grunge music scene of the time.