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Allmusic

Luddite is an EP by Grotus, released in 1992 by Spirit Music Industries.

Release and reception

In writing for AllMusic, critic Ned Raggett said, "finding its own way around industrial/rock fusions without simply recreating Ministry or Nine Inch Nails, the foursome explores grinding rhythms without an eye to either thrash metal or dancefloors, Lars Fox's roared vocals calling the tune (or lack thereof)." He awarded it three stars, concluding that "Luddite makes for a good slice of Grotus at its pre-major-label peak." Trouser Press noted that the music benefited by possessing a greater variance in composition structure and tighter focus in musicianship, helping to reinforce the band's message.

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Lars Fox; all music is composed by Grotus.

No.TitleLength
1."Luddite"4:33
2."Marginal"3:16
3."Shelf Life"3:53
4."What in the World"3:57
1993 CD bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
5."Brown"6:03

Personnel

Adapted from the Luddite liner notes.

Grotus Bruce Boyd – drums John Carson – bass guitar, keyboards, sampler Lars Foxvocals, sampler Adam Tanner – sampler, keyboards, guitar, 6-string bass guitarProduction and additional personnel Grotusproduction Dan Poppe – executive producer Damien Rasmussen – production, engineering Frank Wiedemann – photography, design

Release history

RegionDateLabelFormatCatalog
United States1992Spirit MusicCDSMI014
1993Alternative TentaclesCD, LPVIRUS 128

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