Streetcleaner is a landmark of the industrial metal genre, characterized by its raw sound and mechanical, repetitive rhythms. It is often cited as one of Godflesh's most influential works.
- Streetcleaner was recorded at the Square Dance Studios in Los Angeles. The album was produced by the band and noted metal producer Andy Sneap. It reached number 38 on the UK Independent Chart.
- The album's sound was heavily influenced by the industrial music of bands like Throbbing Gristle and the heavy riffs of bands like Black Sabbath. It was also cited as an influence by many nu-metal and alternative metal bands in the late 1990s.
- The album's stark, bleak aesthetic is reflected in its cover art, a photograph of a brutalist concrete structure. The lyrics often deal with themes of alienation, urban decay, and societal breakdown.
Godflesh is a Birmingham-based duo known for pioneering industrial metal. Streetcleaner was their second album, released after the relative success of their debut.
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