Whitehouse: WORST TO BEST

[@tomosmansounds]

This is really gonna help me fill out the playlist for the office party.

[@nickdigger]

hahahahaaaaa

[@itskobold]

thanks dude i'm really into this girl and have been looking for something special to play for her

[@22tfortnitevevo]

coming back to this video after 1-2 years of getting into noise i can't agree with you more about wriggle like an eel. i can't place a word on how the backing synth (or whatever it is) makes me feel but i know no other song can make me feel that way. that combined with the insane vocals, lyrics, and drums just make for the perfect power electronics song

[@Sherkel]

Found this through WB himself sharing it on Facebook. :D

[@qriofficial1769]

Really? That's awesome

[@b00sted33]

Princess Disease sounds like Why You Never Became A Dancer's prequel

[@nitro5247]

Definitely, and lyrically I feel they had to take a step back from cruise for bird seed because of how brutal the former was lol

[@b00sted33]

@@nitro5247 yeah, also the new version of Philosphy has a little resemblance of Scapegoat

[@xanderjimenez881]

Cut Hands Has the Solution it's my guilty pleasure, I really can't explain how this song makes me feel, it's misanthropic, but the same time feels like "hey, dude, get up, you know your life is a disaster. Change."

[@banjogyro]

Thank you for making this. I got a bit interested in similar music and listened to bird seed some time ago, it is very great to have a video to watch in the background.

[@Malos_]

so happy youtube acknowledges my awful taste in music to recommend me this

[@Sherkel]

Nice analysis! Twice is Not Enough is my #1 with Peter Kurten second. Perfectly encapsulates the "game show host" attitude that suits Whitehouse so well, especially their live acts. That said I treat it and Never Forget Death as one album because I first heard it that way, so the scope might raise my opinion. One of my friends said there was meant to be something on each album that was meant to make even diehard fans uncomfortable. Don't have a source on it, but it comes to mind when every time you show an album cover, I remember one track that I can barely stand to hear even today...

[@ClubNoiseband]

I read somewhere they wanted to follow more typical song structure on Twice. And I like how Stefan Jaworzyn (Skullflower), and S Albini are on it too.

[@poutaitai5263]

I only listen to all of their album once (except few exceptions). But new britain was on the top to me. I liked the simplicity of it and i finded that the sound from this album was more "powerful" and violent than the rest. Like it was like the track "philosohy", but extended into an entier album. Maybe i need to listen it again And the silence to me was really cool. Like. In other album, tracks are instantly followed by other tracks. And if a good track happen at the middle of the album, directly when the next track goes you will forget the track kind of too early. But in this album, you actually have time to "digest" the track, and i find this idea brillant. Like, you listen the track, and then you have a little bit of time to remember the track and to play it inside your head before going to the next track. It add "breathing point" into the album. I have no clue if it was the reason behind this, but to me, it's a satisfying answer, and more album should use this idea of silence between tracks.

[@charlesread3581]

Same, New Britain is the one I always return to. Bennett's vocals are definitely there but drenched in feedback and hidden in the mix differently from all the other albums. It's sister album Buchenwald is good too, but a little less consistent.

[@mikepastor.k6233]

I still like their early work. The first 2 especially and Erector is also pretty good. But after that their sound changed a bit with a prominent high pitched sound. Great White Death is also good. But I like that early Death Industrial drone that permeates those albums.

[@newsungsails3651]

I love their early work too!! Erector and Total Sex/Birthdeath Experience are all masterpieces. I like dedicated to Peter Kirsten but after that album I didn’t feel like I wanted any more of that particular high pitch squeal. I feel like it works in Erector because of the other elements. I love the more minimalist approach. That said, Bird Seed is also pretty cool.

[@versteendelijke7169]

would love a worst to best on prurient

[@Alpha27music]

Almost impossible because his catalogue is massive, but I might do a top 10 with my favourites.

[@charlesfosterkane]

Best: White Magic Worst: Everything else

[@adamsandlerfan6933]

Good video I always thought 150 Murderous Passions was really underrated and its one of my favorite Bennett projects

[@eyeballsandteeth3604]

I remember the last time I ever listened to bird seed, it ruined my day. I was just in awe that someone would even think to make something like that. Truly a unique listenting experience, not at all a good one, but one that sticks with you. Haven't played it since 2018 and I don't think I want to lol at least not the title track

[@s.a.l.1974]

I used to love Whitehouse when I was like 13-14 I had a pretty hard year that year tbh but I'll always have a soft spot for what I listened to that year especially whitehouse despite always being put off by their subject matter

[@RobertMunro-wb6jb]

Been a big fan of Whitehouse for about 20 years now ! Non of my friends like them but I just think they are wonderful! I have been lucky to get my grubby little mittens on most of there albums on vinyl ! Think I need to get 3 lps to complete the studio lps collection! The live actions is a complete other story !

[@airingcupboard]

This is a brilliant breakdown. "If you're looking for an album to crush your soul, look no further than this one."

[@afterceasetoexist]

would love to see you talk about sutcliffe jugend

[@Alpha27music]

Already have a review on the Slaves No More album, they have a huge catalogue so it's hard to cover all they've done, but I do enjoy some of the stuff they've put out.

[@IanSt.George]

Great list! I noticed you said "Princess Disease" is about 3 minutes of silence when it's actually a hell of a track. Wonder if you had the same download back in the day that I did where that track actually was silence for its duration for some reason, must have been a glitch in the CD rip! Imagine my absolute shock when I finally heard the track about 3 years later. Just made me love Cruise even more!

[@Alpha27music]

Yeah that was a mistake of my part. I've actually heard Princess Disease before making the video, but for some reason I forgot about it and when I relistened to a downloaded version, it was just silence.

[@lilcakepan]

Just discovered your channel. I have been scouring youtube for someone who's willing to really get into extreme stuff more so than a lot of people. Look forward to checking out your music as well.

[@newsungsails3651]

Yay! So glad to see 150 Murderous Passions in too 3, as it is my second favorite of theirs! Awesome and underrated album.

[@akirablacky6640]

I actually remember listening to Dedicated to Peter Kurten in VLC Player at 125%. I think that has to be considered self-harm, I remember my ears were hurting for hours after listening to it. Curious about The 150 Murderous Passions, but I don't know if im ready after hearing you talking about it XD

[@CutieJones1972]

Well somebody had to do it I suppose! Even Whitehouse deserve a bit of recognition. If you have a migraine, put one of their albums on and you'll feel.much better, I promise you . He he he..... Total Sex has to be my fave. I prefer the earlier cuts.

[@xgum]

such a charming discography

[@ClubNoiseband]

He says “Traumatizing material” lol

[@BecomeUseful]

Great video! I’m going to try my own power electronics album.

[@StarcleBlaze]

DO YOU BELIEVE IN ROCK AND ROLL?

[@Sherkel]

WHY DON'T YOU STAND UP FOR WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN?!

[@cador6169]

great video, youtube needed this!

[@Alpha27music]

Thank you very much!

[@Kamozeloraoz]

I managed to cut the silence parts from New Britain on iTunes.

[@MetallicMoss47]

Awesome video! Keep up the good work!

[@hypnovertigo7200]

How do I find their albums? I can't find any outside Bird Seed and Cruise.

[@Alpha27music]

You either buy them physically or pirate download them. Whitehouse albums were never easily available.

[@hypnovertigo7200]

@@Alpha27music I just saw this! I must go on the hunt. I've seen quite a few were at least easier to come by a few years ago.

[@JuniperGoodnight]

They're on Bleep which you can buy and download them. The only ones not available are Psychopathia Sexualis and Right To Kill for obvious reasons. Birthdeath Experience, Total Sex and Erector are on Bandcamp too

[@hypnovertigo7200]

Update I've listened to everything they've made and I'm a big fan. Quality Time, Asceticists (best production imo), and Never Forget Death are my favorites. Although Total Sex's textures are really great to listen to as of late. (Phaseday is my ringtone and went off in Walgreens today no joke)

[@nicksmart5469]

Great to dance to

[@qriofficial1769]

I never thought I'd hear someone describe Whitehouse's music as "nice" 😂 My favorite is probably Bird Seed

[@roachtheflorist9492]

I thought I was the only one who thought Buchenwald was the worst. I have Halogen on vinyl as well, and I love it! So, what is your favorite Steve Albini produced Whitehouse album?

[@mikepastor.k6233]

I sorta liked that album. Best said he was going for a droney sound and wanted to mimic a horns like strident motif. Don't know what was the final result was but it was at least different

[@jeanmichellelaurent]

You look and sound so awesome, amazing video

[@Doriangray23]

Buchenwald is very underrated imo, very bleak

[@araorangepeel]

Great list enjoyed your thoughts. Racket is a personal fav. I'd love to see you also cover come organisation! Im still seethin at susan lawly for giving me 3 channel strikes for uploading 😂

[@AliceBowie]

Great White Death is the best album. Then mummy and daddy. The rest is all pretty good to okay.

[@stupidtown1453]

Where do you lisen to these albums because I can’t find quality time

[@baloup571]

Bandcamp

[@banjogyro]

What is the best place to listen to Whitehouse is?

[@Alpha27music]

Probalbly in a house corner at night, lights off, full volume, alone.

[@banjogyro]

@@Alpha27music What about the best place to find the music on the internet?

[@Alpha27music]

There is not such place. You either download it, or direcltly purchase their albums.

[@somekidwithacomputer2939]

@@banjogyro some of it can be found on KZbin, but I’ve found a decent amount on SoundCloud

[@pipebombmailer22]

@@somekidwithacomputer2939 got taken down a bit ago lol

[@Human1136]

This song "why you never became a dancer" makes me think of 2 girl school shooters who killed 32 and then themselves.. 🙂

[@OmeFrits]

So you find them disturbing?

[@Alpha27music]

Id' say so.

[@Bartholomew_Musgrave]

Dis-turbing AND dis-gusting!

[@childintime6453]

guys do you listen to noise with lots of high frequencies with headphones? Will I destroy my ears?

[@Alpha27music]

Yes, and yes.

[@transcribeded]

Great video and hugely underappreciated, genius band. I like the Albini era best, with Halogen being the top track and Quality Time the top album.

[@cheapphilosophy9371]

Sutcliffe Jügend next

[@Alpha27music]

Their catalogue is massive, and they have a lot a great recent stuff. Maybe a top 10 sometime.

[@cheapphilosophy9371]

@@Alpha27music that would be great

[@lmmmlful]

I'm curiously irritated every time he calls an album a project.

[@OGox33n]

worst to best masonna?

[@Alpha27music]

Quite hard, the catalogue is pretty big. Maybe a top 10 albums sometime.

[@meatsuit6922]

Phillip Best was really the star imo, you should do this for consumer electronics, much better imo

[@FatherJohnCarmody]

Typical Hocico fan

[@regplasma7906]

Nice to see a non white fella into Whitehouse and power electronics.

[@VaccumBlister6]

Why must race be brought into everything? What/why does it matter? I’m willing to bet that you’re the only person on this thread thinking about it. Comments like yours is the EXACT definition of racism. Let it go.

[@nitro5247]

@@VaccumBlister6 bro what the fuck are you on

[@b00sted33]

@@VaccumBlister6 my guy he didn't say Whitehouse was only for white people calm your tits.

[@roachtheflorist9492]

@@VaccumBlister6 I agree, but maybe for a different reason. Why in this day & age wouldn't we as people of color listen to such an important band, with now more accessibility than ever to all music? It's not far fetched. Assuming it's a "WOW" factor for a POC to be into this IS racist.

[@oo-ru5lt]

No one cares