Slow Motion Apocalypse is the second studio album by the American experimental rock band Grotus. It was released on April 20 1993 through the independent label Alternative Tentacles. The recording sessions took place between October and December 1992 at various studios.
The album blends elements of experimental rock, industrial rock, and alternative metal, incorporating Eastern musical influences that give it a more mature sound compared to the group’s earlier work. Production was handled by Grotus themselves in collaboration with producer Eric Holland.
Track listing
- “Up Rose the Mountain” – 3:53
- “Good Evening” – 1:08
- “The Same Old Sauce” – 2:08
- “Hourglass” – 3:43
- “Shivayanama” – 4:41
- “Complications” – 3:54
- “Kali Yuga” – 3:22
- “Clean” – 4:40
- “Sleepwalking” – 6:04
- “Medicine” – 3:07
- “Slow Motion Apocalypse” (including a hidden remix of “Brown”) – 14:21
All lyrics were written by vocalist Lars Fox, while the music was composed collectively by Grotus members, with additional writing credits to Fox (“Good Evening”) and Adam Tanner (“Slow Motion Apocalypse”).
Personnel
- Lars Fox – vocals, sampler, percussion
- Bruce Boyd – drums, cover art, design
- John Carson – bass guitar, sampler
- Adam Tanner – Fender Bass VI, guitars, Jupiter‑8 synthesizer, sampler, cover art, design
Additional contributions include production and engineering by Eric Holland and artwork/design by Fawnee Evnochides.
Reception
Critical response highlighted the album’s “Middle Eastern flavor” and noted its progression toward a heavier metal sound. Trouser Press described it as containing “the alluring music of Luddite and a judicious bit of the sampling activity of Brown.” The record was listed among notable releases of 1993 in both German publication Tip (ranked #7) and the UK’s Kerrang! (ranked #14).
Release formats
The album was issued on CD, cassette (CS), and vinyl LP, catalogued as Virus 118 by Alternative Tentacles.