Locust (Trust Obey album)

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Locust
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Released1990 (1990)
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Trust Obey chronology
The Veil
(1990)
Locust
(1990)
Exit Wound
(1991)

Locust is the third studio album by Trust Obey, self-released in 1990. [1] [2] [3]

Contents

Reception

Factsheet Five described Locust as "modern music directed against old spirits of nature" that "has the enigmatic depth of Trust Obey's other works, instrumental throughout and with a manic energy." [4]

Track listing

All music is composed by John Bergin

Side one
No.TitleLength
1."I Am Hungry" 
Side one
No.TitleLength
1."I Am Thirsty" 

Personnel

Adapted from the Locust liner notes. [5]

Trust Obey

Release history

RegionDateLabel
United States1990 CS

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References

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  4. "Trust Obey: Locust". Factsheet Five (38–40). Mike Gunderloy: 115. 1990. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
  5. Locust (booklet). Trust Obey. 1990.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)