Very High Frequencies Episode 89: Skinny Puppy Vol 2

Skinny Puppy Vol 2:  Slices through the entire catalog of their highly influential self described audio sculptures.
Like most innovators, Skinny Puppy does not get the widespread recognition or acclaim of the diverse bands which found inspiration from their un-commercial output and theatrical stage shows. 
A young Trent Reznor was taken under the bands wings for a very early NIN opening tour slot. Trent has said that his huge early hit song "Down In It" was his attempt to recreate Skinny Puppy's song "Dig It". 
Songs often utilized sampling from horror movies and twisted dialogue from odd TV programs blaring over a relentless  percussion beat and heavy but melodic synths married with Ogre's distorted vocals that touched on a psychedelic left wing hippie philosophy. Ogre called out the evils of totalitarian governments as well as capitalist greed run amok. Lyrical themes included the horror of animals being used for research via vivisection; the pollution of our planet; drug addiction; health crisis's like AIDS and the proliferation of man made cancer causing chemicals; the ramifications of supporting the industrial military complex and more.
Skinny Puppy might not be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame but their impact on music today is profound. Contemporary artists such as Grimes vocally attest to the impact of Skinny Puppy's creative and unique musical contributions. Dig It indeed.