13 Hedgehogs
Melt-Banana · 2005
61 min · 56 tracks · hardcore punk
A chaotic fusion of hardcore punk and experimental noise that relentlessly challenges traditional song structures.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mind Thief — This track encapsulates Melt-Banana's signature sound with rapid-fire rhythms and dissonant melodies, serving as a prime example of their innovative approach to punk.
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Iguana in Trouble — With its playful yet chaotic composition, this song showcases the band’s knack for blending humor with intensity, making it a memorable highlight.
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Screw, Loose — Clocking in at just 23 seconds, this track exemplifies the band’s ability to deliver impactful bursts of sound that leave a lasting impression.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- frantic bursts of chaotic energy
- short tracks for quick engagement
- absurdist humor in every moment
- for spontaneous listening
- headphone detail hunting experience
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, cohesive pieces
- seek melodic simplicity and calm
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time '13 Hedgehogs' was released in 2005, Melt-Banana had established themselves as a leading force in the noise rock scene, following their acclaimed album 'Cell-Scape' in 2003. This release compiled singles from their earlier career, showcasing their signature blend of frenetic energy and avant-garde influences as they continued to push boundaries.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Boredoms· Lightning Bolt· The Locust
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stick Out 0:48
- 2 So Unfilial Rule 0:14
- 3 Mind Thief 1:44
- 4 Screw, Loose 0:23
- 5 Scrubber 0:16
- 6 Pierced Eye 2:11
- 7 Ketchup-Mess 1:16
- 8 First Defy 0:10
- 9 Iguana in Trouble 1:26
- 10 It's in the Pillcase 1:17
- 11 Rush & -> Warp 1:04
- 12 Picnic in Panic 2:00
- 13 Buddhism Core 0:55
- 14 Hangnail (Let It Go) 0:39
- 15 No One Wants Next One 0:38
- 16 Sicklist on Fire 1:06
- 17 One Dimensional 0:20
- 18 Not D, But M, Also S 0:43
- 19 Mind Thief (Live) 1:35
- 20 P-Pop-Slop (Live) 1:29
- 21 Making Fuss, Fuss, Fuss 0:37
- 22 Turtle Vs. Bunny (Who Won?) 0:56
- 23 Pig to Dog 0:19
- 24 Bird-Like Monkey in Cave, Singing in Drops 2:06
- 25 Bad Gut Missed Fist. 1:09
- 26 It's Not My Fault. 0:22
- 27 Neck on Me. 0:26
- 28 Stop the Cook-Cu Test. 0:25
- 29 No Doubt. 1:03
- 30 Scooped Brain in a Cup. 1:02
- 31 Capital 1060. 0:53
- 32 How to Parlare. 0:27
- 33 I Say, "Shoot!" 0:40
- 34 Minus-Minus-to One. 0:23
- 35 Call Me Please-6824. 0:22
- 36 Popsy Teeth in Red. 0:19
- 37 Blackout Screen. 1:56
- 38 To Be Continued? 0:24
- 39 $10 a Pile (AX Version) 2:00
- 40 Disposable Weathercock (Helpful 80 Points Version) 4:05
- 41 Y-Axis 0:29
- 42 Aquatic Bee 1:51
- 43 Wedge! 1:57
- 44 Seesaw Semiology 0:59
- 45 Cough, Coughed, Coughing 0:54
- 46 Q for Quinine 1:00
- 47 Bird-Like-Monkey / Part 2 0:07
- 48 Least Clipper 1:47
- 49 Baby Buggy Spitted 1:18
- 50 Drill the Dentist 0:39
- 51 Last Finger Split 1:47
- 52 Wrest the Fist (Just for Reflection) 4:04
- 53 Dead Spex 1:01
- 54 Sonic Brain Burst 1:11
- 55 Ether Twisted 1:11
- 56 Shoot the Moon 0:58
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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