''Dirtdish'' is the sole studio

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by English-based industrial act Wiseblood. It was released in 1986 by K.422/

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. It was re-released on CD in 1995 by

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. The CD release of ''Dirtdish'' is Some Bizzare #WISE 3CD.

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covered "O-O (Where Evil Dwells)" on their album ''

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''.

Critical reception

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'' wrote that "if the album lacks a full load of explosive Foetus audio dynamite, it still packs enough ugliness and venom to corrupt a monastery." ''

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'' wrote that the album "allows Foetus the space to fully unfurl the thick, viscous wordchains he uses for lyrics." Dave Thompson, in ''Alternative Rock'', called the album "disappointing" and "not the full frontal assault one would hope to find." ''

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'' wrote that "the songs all build on heavy, intense tribal percussion overlayed with bits of whiney distorted guitar."

Track listing

All songs by

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Roli Mosimann Roli Mosimann is a drummer, electronic musician and record producer who has worked in genres ranging from industrial to pop. Originally from Switzerland, Mosimann first came to attention with the New York City no wave band Swans and later col ...

unless noted. :1. "Prime Gonzola" – 5:35 :2. "0-0 (Where Evil Dwells)" – 5:20 :3. " Stumbo" – 7:40 :4. "Someone Drowned In My Pool" (Ruin) – 7:37 :5. "Godbrain" – 6:57 :6. "The Fudge Punch" – 6:34

Extended CD track list

:7. "

Motorslug "Motorslug" is a song by Wiseblood, written by Roli Mosimann and J. G. Thirlwell. It was released as a single in May 1985 by K.422 and was included on the CD version of the album '' Dirtdish''. Formats and track listing All songs written by Ro ...

" – 9:37 :8. "Stumbo (12" Version)" – 6:34 :9. "Death Rape 2000" – 7:29 :10. "Someone Drowned In My Pool (12" Version)" – 7:42 ''Thirsty Ear CD only'' *"Motorslug" and "Death Rape 2000" comprised the "Motorslug" 12" single. *"Stumbo (12" Version)" and "Someone Drowned In My Pool (12" Version)" comprised the "Stumbo" 12" single. Both are

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of the album tracks. * "0-0 (Where Evil Dwells)" is about murderer

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Personnel

; Wiseblood - performance, production *

- all

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, sleeve design (as J. G. Thirlwell) *

- all instruments *

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(1, 4) *

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(1),

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(4), recording, mixing *

Phoebe Legere Phoebe Hemenway Legere is a multi-disciplinary artist. She is a Juilliard-educated composer, soprano, pianist and accordionist, painter, poet, and a film maker. A graduate of Vassar College with a four octave vocal range, Legere has recorded fo ...

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(4) *

Norman Westberg Norman Westberg is a guitarist from Detroit best known for his work with Swans. Present through almost the entirety of the band's existence, Westberg was brought on for Swans' debut album ''Filth'' (1983) and appeared on every album through 1991 ...

- guitar (6) ;Technical *Craig Beaven - recording *Steve Peck - mixing *Warne Livesy - mixing *Jack Adams - mastering

References

External links

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''Dirtdish''
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