Post Self (song)
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"Post Self" is an industrial metal song by the band Godflesh, taken from their 2017 album Post Self. It was released ahead of the album on 31 October 2017 through frontman Justin Broadrick's own label, Avalanche Recordings, as a digital download.[1]
Composition
"Post Self", the introductory and title track of Godflesh's eighth studio album, is one of only a few songs on the release to feature a traditional metal riff.[2] Structurally, "Post Self" can be seen as a microcosm of its host album at large.[3] Just as Post Self begins with a three metal-oriented tracks,[4] "Post Self" the song's first half is dominated by aggressive guitar and guttural vocals; just as Post Self becomes more somber and experimental in its latter stages,[5] so too does the song.[3]
Critical reception
"Post Self" was well received by critics. AllMusic writer Paul Simpson called "Post Self's" main riff "instantly striking."[2] Vince Neilstein, cofounder of MetalSucks magazine, said that "Despite the press copy's claim that Post Self will be 'less metal,' this track still goes really fucking hard."[6] Denise Falzon of Exclaim! wrote that "Post Self" "contain[s] those instantly recognizable pulsating beats and crushing sludgy heaviness, while Broadrick's distinct vocals are as powerful as ever."[7] Also writing for Exclaim!, Brock Thiessen praised the song, saying, "[it] is a crushing sonic assault, loading on thick, damaged layers of industrial-minded sludge. It's right in line with what you'd expect from Godflesh, and that's definitely not a bad thing."[8]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Post Self" | 4:28 |
Personnel
Credits adapted from liner notes.[1]
- Justin Broadrick – vocals, guitar, production
- G. C. Green – bass guitar
- Machines – drums, rhythm
References
- ^ a b "Post Self" (digital liner notes). Godflesh. Avalanche Recordings. 2017. Retrieved 6 April 2018.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b Simpson, Paul. "Godflesh – Post Self". AllMusic. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
- ^ a b Stasis, Spyros. "Godflesh: Post Self". PopMatters. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
- ^ Stewart-Panko, Kevin. "Album Review: GODFLESH Post Self". Metal Injection. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
- ^ Chillingworth, Alec. "Godflesh – Post Self (Album Review)". Stereoboard. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
- ^ Neilstein, Vince. "Here's the New Godflesh Song "Post Self"". MetalSucks. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
- ^ Falzon, Denise. "Godflesh – Post Self". Exclaim!. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
- ^ Thiessen, Brock. "Godflesh – "Post Self"". Exclaim!. Retrieved March 4, 2018.