Bulldozer, Big Black’s second EP (1983), marked the band’s first full lineup, featuring drummer Pat Byrne alongside their trademark TR-606 drum machine. Frontman Steve Albini crafted his signature metallic “clanky” guitar tone using modified metal picks, while engineer Iain Burgess helped capture the raw sound. Originally released with a limited metal sleeve, Bulldozer pairs abrasive sonics with dark, Midwest-inspired lyrics about violence and decay, solidifying Big Black’s early industrial-punk identity.
Released: 02/06/23