PIG – Hurt People Hurt ( Digital/CD Album – Metropolis / Armalyte Industries / Pig Industries / Blue Noise)
Veteran Raymond Watts has continued to reinvent himself for nearly four decades, and this year he returned with the new full-length album “Hurt People Hurt”, delivering ten powerful new tracks.
“Hurt People Hurt” sounds exactly as we’ve come to expect from PIG: hard-hitting and relentless, yet always crafted with sophistication and an undeniable sense of melody. The songs are driven by menacing guitars that effortlessly bridge the worlds of Industrial and Metal, while Electronic textures add depth, atmosphere, and an occasional touch of accessibility. One of PIG’s greatest strengths has always been its choruses, and this album is no exception. They are bold, infectious, and anthemic—made to be sung, shouted, danced, and jumped along to.
To my ears, PIG still shares a sonic kinship with KMFDM, although fans of Marilyn Manson will undoubtedly find plenty to appreciate here as well. Yet Raymond Watts has always maintained his own unmistakable identity, balancing aggression and provocation with theatrical flair and memorable songwriting.
“Hurt People Hurt” is an outstanding album packed with consistently strong material. There isn’t a weak moment to be found, making it genuinely difficult to single out a favorite track. Respect! (Rating:8½).
Listen to “Sex & Suicide”:
https://pigindustries.bandcamp.com/track/sex-suicide
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