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The story of Seal Woman, a Selkie, comes from the Faroe Islands, an archipelago that is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Artist Edward Fuglø designed a series of 10 stamps, four of which are shown here. Background photo by Olaf Krüger/imagebroker/Corbis
The story of Seal Woman, a Selkie, comes from the Faroe Islands, an archipelago that is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Artist Edward Fuglø designed a series of 10 stamps, four of which are shown here. Background photo by Olaf Krüger/imagebroker/Corbis

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: The track features "crunching beats" and "squelching synth patterns," often drawing comparisons to early Nine Inch Nails due to its atmospheric soundscapes and Jay Gordon's lower, growling vocal delivery.

: A live version of the song was featured on the Family Values Tour '98 compilation, alongside fellow nu-metal pioneers like Korn and Limp Bizkit.

Decades later, "Dissention" is frequently cited by fans as a standout example of why Orgy was the first act signed to Jonathan Davis’s Elementree Records—perfectly blending the dark undertones of industrial rock with a polished, radio-ready edge. Orgy - Dissention

The Industrial Grit of Orgy's "Dissention" Released as the third track on their 1998 platinum-certified debut album , "Dissention" remains a hallmark of Orgy's signature "death pop" sound. Positioned alongside the band’s iconic cover of "Blue Monday," the track helped define the late-90s industrial and nu-metal movement with its heavy use of synthesizers and gritty production. Lyrical Themes: Betrayal and Disillusionment

: The closing mantra, "Don't waste your fucking time / Let live, let go," underscores a sense of exhaustion and the need to move on from toxic cycles. Musical Composition and Production : The track features "crunching beats" and "squelching

"Dissention" was a staple of the band's live sets during their rapid rise to fame.

The song’s lyrics delve into themes of interpersonal conflict and the bitterness of dealing with "two-faced" individuals. The Industrial Grit of Orgy's "Dissention" Released as

: Jay Gordon references "silly people on the wonder wheel," a metaphor for the repetitive, dizzying nature of social games and superficial relationships.

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