Purge (Godflesh album)
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| Released | 9 June 2023 | |||
| Genre | Industrial metal, alternative metal[1] | |||
| Length | 43:43 | |||
| Label | Avalanche | |||
| Producer | Justin Broadrick | |||
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Purge is the ninth studio album by English industrial metal band Godflesh, released on 9 June 2023. The album, originally announced on 1 March 2023, "revisits and updates the concepts explored on Pure", the group's 1992 album.[2][3] The title "Purge" refers to how frontman Justin Broadrick "utilises Godflesh's music as a temporary relief from his diagnosed autism and PTSD."[4]
Broadrick teased the first single, "Nero," on social media accounts in early March 2023.[5] The song, along with three in-house remixes, was released on 3 April 2023.[6][7]
| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 80/100[8] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [9] |
| Pitchfork | 7.4/10[10] |
| Sputnikmusic | [11] |
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Publication | Country | Accolade | Rank | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Metal Hammer | United Kingdom | "50 Best Albums of 2023" | 16 | [12] |
| The Quietus | "Albums of the Year 2023" | 87 | [13] | ||
| Rolling Stone | United States | "The 100 Best Albums of 2023" | 97 | [14] |
Track listing
[edit]All songs written by Justin Broadrick and Ben Green.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nero" | 4:31 |
| 2. | "Land Lord" | 4:56 |
| 3. | "Army of Non" | 4:53 |
| 4. | "Lazarus Leper" | 6:10 |
| 5. | "Permission" | 5:21 |
| 6. | "The Father" | 4:56 |
| 7. | "Mythology of Self" | 4:59 |
| 8. | "You Are the Judge, the Jury, and the Executioner" | 7:57 |
| Total length: | 43:43 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nero" (Remix) | 5:03 |
| 2. | "Nero" (Alt Version) | 4:31 |
| 3. | "Nero" (Dub) | 9:24 |
Personnel
[edit]- Justin Broadrick – guitars, vocals, production, machines
- Ben Green – bass
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[17] | 65 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[18] | 29 |
| US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[19] | 94 |
References
[edit]- ^ Hobson, Rich (20 December 2023). "The 10 best alt metal albums of 2023". Louder Sound. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ "Godflesh – Purge". Plastic Head. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- ^ Keenan, Hesher (3 March 2023). "Godflesh Return with a New Album "Purge" This June". MetalSucks. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
- ^ Kennelty, Greg (3 March 2023). "Godflesh Announces First New Album in Six Years "Purge"". Metal Injection. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
- ^ Kaufman, Spencer (3 March 2023). "Industrial-Metal Pioneers Godflesh Announce New Album Purge". Consequence. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
- ^ Hussey, Allison (4 March 2023). "Godflesh Announce New Album "Purge"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
- ^ Sacher, Andrew (3 March 2023). "Godflesh announce new album 'Purge'". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
- ^ "Purge by Godflesh Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- ^ Simpson, Paul. "Godflesh - Purge Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- ^ Rispoli, Mateo (26 June 2023). "Godflesh: Purge Album Review". Pitchfork.
- ^ K, Simon (8 June 2023). "Godflesh: Purge Album Review". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ Hobson, Rich. "Metal Hammer's 50 Best Albums of 2023 (and the Stories Behind Them)". Metal Hammer. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ Whelan, Kez. "Quietus Albums of the Year 2023 (in Association with Norman Records)". The Quietus. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ Grow, Kory. "The 100 Best Albums of 2023". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ Slingerland, Calum. "Godflesh Map Out North American Tour, Share New Song "Nero"". Exclaim!. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- ^ "Nero". Bandcamp. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
- ^ "Godflesh Chart History (Top Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
External links
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| Extended plays | |
| Singles |
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| Live albums | |
| Remix albums | |
| Compilation albums | |
| Splits | |
| Related articles | |
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