| Luddite | ||||
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| EP by | ||||
| Released | 1992 | |||
| Recorded | August 1992 | |||
| Studio | Dancing Dog Studios (Emeryville, CA) | |||
| Genre | Industrial rock | |||
| Length | 15:39 | |||
| Label | Spirit Music | |||
| Producer | Grotus, Damien Rasmussen | |||
| Grotus chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
Luddite is an EP by Grotus, released in 1992 by Spirit Music Industries.[2]
Release and reception
In writing for AllMusic, critic Ned Raggett said, "finding its own way around industrial/rock fusions without simply recreating Ministry or Nine Inch Nails, the foursome explores grinding rhythms without an eye to either thrash metal or dancefloors, Lars Fox's roared vocals calling the tune (or lack thereof)." He awarded it three stars, concluding that "Luddite makes for a good slice of Grotus at its pre-major-label peak."[1] Trouser Press noted that the music benefited by possessing a greater variance in composition structure and tighter focus in musicianship, helping to reinforce the band's message.[2]
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Lars Fox; all music is composed by Grotus
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Luddite" | 4:33 |
| 2. | "Marginal" | 3:16 |
| 3. | "Shelf Life" | 3:53 |
| 4. | "What in the World" | 3:57 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 5. | "Brown" | 6:03 |
Personnel
Adapted from the Luddite liner notes.[3]
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Release history
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1992 | Spirit Music | CD | SMI014 |
| 1993 | Alternative Tentacles | CD, LP | VIRUS 128 |
References
- 1 2 Raggett, Ned. "Grotus: Luddite > Review". Allmusic. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
- 1 2 Goldman, Marlene; Robbins, Ira (2007). "Grotus". Trouser Press. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
- ↑ Luddite (booklet). Grotus. San Francisco, California: Spirit Music Industries. 1992.
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