SONGS FOR INSECTS

THOUGHT INDUSTRY were from kalamazoo, Michigan and formed in 1989. They were a four piece and this is their debut from 1992. Based on this album I'm surprised they aren't in Tech/Extreme Prog Metal. This is incredibly complex and cold. Maybe not as cold as WATCHTOWER and better vocals(barely). WATCHTOWER were ending their careers as THOUGHT INDUSTRY were just starting. The enjoyment level for me is very low here.

Now I understand they went out of their way to make each album different, so I'm looking forward to hearing their sophomore release soon. It's interesting that they seemed to change their name to THE THOUGHT INDUSTRY with that 1998 compilation album, and also with that final studio album from 2001. I was also reminded of "Master Of Puppets" with this debut, another record I do not like. So ten tracks worth 64 minutes. And the cover art of course is a Salvador Dali, which actually fits the weird and chaotic music.

I also feel the production could have been a lot better, but it doesn't affect my rating. The one track that sort of caught my attention for the tempo shifts was the opener "Third Eye". Just the way they do it was really cool. The last minute is insane. The title track like most of them is difficult to swallow. Not my thing basically, but still, it's hard not to be impressed with the skills. Strange to hear lame clapping to end "Daughter Mobius". "Alexander Vs. The Puzzle" is mellow! That is news! With the last four tracks we are back to status quo you could say, and by this time I am done.

Maybe if I was an insect I would appreciate this more. But I'd rather be me. This will be permanently put away. Maybe beside the WATCHTOWER cd I own.

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