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Purge
Studio album by
Godflesh
Released9 June 2023
GenreIndustrial metal, alternative metal[1]
Length43:43
LabelAvalanche
ProducerJustin Broadrick
Godflesh chronology
Post Self
(2017) 		Purge
(2023)
Singles from Purge
  1. "Nero"
    Released: 3 April 2023
  2. "Land Lord"
    Released: 31 May 2023

Purge is the ninth studio album by English industrial metal band Godflesh, released on 9 June 2023. The album, originally announced on 1 March 2023, "revisits and updates the concepts explored on Pure", the group's 1992 album.[2][3] The title "Purge" refers to how frontman Justin Broadrick "utilises Godflesh's music as a temporary relief from his diagnosed autism and PTSD."[4]

Broadrick teased the first single, "Nero," on social media accounts in early March 2023.[5] The song, along with three in-house remixes, was released on 3 April 2023.[6][7]

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic80/100[8]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[9]
Pitchfork7.4/10[10]
Sputnikmusic[11]

Accolades

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Year Publication Country Accolade Rank Ref.
2023 Metal Hammer United Kingdom "50 Best Albums of 2023" 16 [12]
The Quietus "Albums of the Year 2023" 87 [13]
Rolling Stone United States "The 100 Best Albums of 2023" 97 [14]

Track listing

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All songs written by Justin Broadrick.[15][16]

Purge track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Nero"4:31
2."Land Lord"4:56
3."Army of Non"4:53
4."Lazarus Leper"6:10
5."Permission"5:21
6."The Father"4:56
7."Mythology of Self"4:59
8."You Are the Judge, the Jury, and the Executioner"7:57
Total length:43:43
Japanese edition bonus disc, "Nero" remixes[17][18]
No.TitleLength
1."Nero" (Remix)5:03
2."Nero" (Alt Version)4:31
3."Nero" (Dub)9:24

Personnel

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Charts

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Chart performance for Purge
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Scottish Albums (OCC)[19] 65
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[20] 29
US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[21] 94

References

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  1. ^ Hobson, Rich (20 December 2023). "The 10 best alt metal albums of 2023". Louder Sound. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Godflesh – Purge". Plastic Head. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  3. ^ Keenan, Hesher (3 March 2023). "Godflesh Return with a New Album "Purge" This June". MetalSucks. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  4. ^ Kennelty, Greg (3 March 2023). "Godflesh Announces First New Album in Six Years "Purge"". Metal Injection. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  5. ^ Kaufman, Spencer (3 March 2023). "Industrial-Metal Pioneers Godflesh Announce New Album Purge". Consequence. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  6. ^ Hussey, Allison (4 March 2023). "Godflesh Announce New Album "Purge"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  7. ^ Sacher, Andrew (3 March 2023). "Godflesh announce new album 'Purge'". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  8. ^ "Purge by Godflesh Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  9. ^ Simpson, Paul. "Godflesh - Purge Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  10. ^ Rispoli, Mateo (26 June 2023). "Godflesh: Purge Album Review". Pitchfork.
  11. ^ K, Simon (8 June 2023). "Godflesh: Purge Album Review". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  12. ^ Hobson, Rich (27 December 2023). "Metal Hammer's 50 Best Albums of 2023 (and the Stories Behind Them)". Metal Hammer. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  13. ^ Whelan, Kez (4 January 2024). "Quietus Albums of the Year 2023 (in Association with Norman Records)". The Quietus. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  14. ^ Grow, Kory (30 November 2023). "The 100 Best Albums of 2023". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  15. ^ Broadrick, Justin. "PURGE by Godflesh". Bandcamp. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  16. ^ BMI. "BMI Repertoire". BMI. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  17. ^ Slingerland, Calum. "Godflesh Map Out North American Tour, Share New Song "Nero"". Exclaim!. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  18. ^ "Nero". Bandcamp. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  19. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  20. ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
  21. ^ "Godflesh Chart History (Top Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
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