Spinal Injuries

by Cortex

Spinal Injuries cover art

Emerging from the remarkably fertile Gothenburg punk scene, this debut album heavily pioneered the Scandinavian post-punk and darkwave movements. 'Spinal Injuries' is defined by Freddie Wadling's unhinged, intensely theatrical vocal delivery layered over driving basslines, clattering drum machines, and screeching synthesizer noise. The deeply paranoid, chaotic atmosphere of the record secured its legacy as a foundational, highly influential cult classic of European deathrock.

Genres

  • Post-Punk
  • Art Punk
  • Gothic Rock

Tracklist

  1. Mind of Darkness
  2. Warrior Night
  3. Fear of Glass
  4. Nightmare No. 74
  5. Morning Moon
  6. The Freaks
  7. Mayhem Troopers
  8. Napalm Sticks To Kids
  9. 5 Seconds
  10. Flowers of Evil
  11. Skuggorna kommer
  12. Ingen frihet
  13. Boogey Man
  14. Johnny
  15. Tunnel 56
  16. The Freaks - Alternative Mix
  17. Jesus i betong
  18. Sleepwalker
  19. Fotspår
  20. Mannequins of Death
  21. Underdog
  22. Mind of Darkness - Alternative Mix