Pop Will Eat Itself

The Profile

English alternative/industrial band formed in 1986, known for combining rock, electronic sampling and aggressive, sometimes political lyrics; Clint Mansell was a prominent member.

Formed in Stourbridge, England in 1986. Associated with the grebo scene. Clint Mansell, a key member, later became a film composer.

A 2003 DeBaser review by Tzunami revisits Pop Will Eat Itself's 1994 album Dos Dedos Mes Amigos, praising its ahead-of-its-time industrial/electronic pop. The review highlights the track "Ich Bin Ein Ausländer" and dark, noir atmospheres across the record. The writer compares the sound to Nine Inch Nails and Ministry while noting Clint Mansell's central role. Overall the review frames the album as timeless and still relevant.