Course of Empire

Initiation

RELEASED: January 18, 1994
TYPE: FULL LENGTH

Track Listing

1. Hiss 4:34 2. White Vision Blowout 3:58 3. Gear 3:14 4. Breed 4:37 5. Apparition 5:05 6. Infested! 6:19 7. Invertebrate 4:11 8. Sacrifice 3:51 9. Minions 7:59 10. Initiation 6:46 11. The Gate (1) 0:07 12. The Gate (2) 0:07 13. The Gate (3) 0:07 14. The Gate (4) 0:07 15. The Gate (5) 0:07 16. The Gate (6) 0:07 17. The Gate (7) 0:07 18. The Gate (8) 0:07 19. The Gate (9) 0:07 20. The Gate (10) 0:03 21. The Gate (11) 0:02 22. The Gate (12) 0:02 23. The Chihuahuaphile 4:31 24. Infested! (Darwin Goodman Mix) 4:38 25. Tomorrow (mono, hidden in "The Gate") 3:30

Historical Archive

Initiation is the second studio album by the American rock band Course of Empire, released in 1994. The album showcases a blend of alternative rock and post-industrial sounds, characterized by its atmospheric instrumentation and thought-provoking lyrics. It has been noted for its ambitious production and exploration of darker themes, which resonated with the music scene of the early '90s. The album's sound has been influential, contributing to the band's legacy in the alternative rock genre.