54 Synth-Brass, 38 Metal Guitar, 65 Cathedral
Shit and Shine · 2015
50 min · 7 tracks · noise rock
A chaotic blend of abrasive noise rock and experimental soundscapes punctuated by disjointed rhythms and distorted instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Electric Pony 2 — Opening the album with nearly ten minutes of relentless sound, this track exemplifies the band's ability to immerse listeners in a sonic assault that defies traditional song structures.
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Love Your Hair - Hope You Win ! — This track stands out with its juxtaposition of melodic elements against harsh, discordant noises, encapsulating the chaotic yet structured nature of the album.
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Writing Poetry On Your Forehead With The Tip Of A Hunting Knife — The title alone conveys the provocative ethos of the album, while musically it showcases intricate layering and dynamic shifts that reflect the band's experimental roots.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's innovative sound and structure push boundaries within noise rock, though it may not appeal to all listeners.
What we noticed
- The album features abrupt transitions between tracks, often shifting from chaotic noise to quieter, more ambient sections.
- The use of distorted instrumentation creates a dense soundscape, with layers of synth and guitar that often overlap and clash.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Electric Pony 2 10:03
- 2 C2-6 9:52
- 3 Cowboy Hat 3:57
- 4 Goat $hit 4:34
- 5 Love Your Hair - Hope You Win ! 6:01
- 6 Writing Poetry On Your Forehead With The Tip Of A Hunting Knife 6:50
- 7 Egg MM - Muffin_Pimp Different 9:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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