''Slow Motion Apocalypse'' is the second studio album by

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, released on April 20, 1993, by

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. Boasting eastern music influences and a more mature sound, the album is considered by some to be the highlight of their career, despite

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considering ''

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'' their best album pick. The album also leans towards a more

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sound, unlike the first and last releases.

Release and reception

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'' noted that the album contains "the alluring music of ''

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'' and a judicious bit of the sampling activity of ''

''" and "Middle Eastern flavor that conjures images of an armor-plated belly dancer."

Accolades

Track listing

Personnel

Adapted from the ''Slow Motion Apocalypse'' liner notes. ;Grotus * Bruce Boyd – drums, cover art,

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* John Carson –

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, sampler * Lars Fox –

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, sampler,

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* Adam Tanner –

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, Jupiter-8, sampler, cover art, design ;Production and additional personnel * Fawnee Evnochides – cover art,

–

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* Eric Holland – production,

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Release history

References

External links

* {{Authority control 1993 albums Grotus albums Alternative Tentacles albums