The General Electric is the fourth album released by New Zealand band Shihad in 1999.The producer of this album, Garth Richardson, is the well respected producer of bands such as Rage Against the Machine, Chevelle and Red Hot Chili Peppers.The songs "Wait And See", "Just Like Everybody Else" and "Spacing" all were on previous releases, and were re-recorded for the album."Wait And See" and "Spacing" were on the Blue Light Disco EP and "Just Like Everybody Else" was featured on their single for the track "Bitter", which was taken from their album Killjoy."My Mind's Sedate", "The General Electric" and "Pacifier" were all used as singles.