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Atomizer
by Big Black
The 730th greatest album of all time
Atomizer (1986) by Big Black is a stark, abrasive album that blends post-hardcore, noise rock, and post-punk elements with industrial and electronic touches. Steve Albini's jagged, metallic guitar and confrontational vocal delivery are paired with drum-machine rhythms and a raw, unpolished production, creating a cold, intense atmosphere and lyrics that confront urban decay and violence. The record is widely regarded as influential within underground indie and noise rock circles.
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