Is A Flash Flood of Colour a good place to start with Enter Shikari?

Yes, A Flash Flood of Colour is recommended as a starting point for new Enter Shikari listeners. A tempest of aggressive riffs and electronic beats, blending post-hardcore intensity with thought-provoking lyrics. Released on January 16, 2012, A Flash Flood of Colour is Enter Shikari's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed second album, Common Dreads. At this point in their career, the band had established themselves as pioneers of the electronicore genre, combining hardcore punk with electronic music elements while addressing socio-political themes in their lyrics.

Who is A Flash Flood of Colour for?

A Flash Flood of Colour works well if you're into steady energy for active listening, political themes for engaged minds and frenetic bursts of intensity.

How many songs are on A Flash Flood of Colour?

A Flash Flood of Colour has 11 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

A Flash Flood of Colour

Enter Shikari · 2012

42 min · 11 tracks · post-hardcore

A tempest of aggressive riffs and electronic beats, blending post-hardcore intensity with thought-provoking lyrics.

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Top tracks — play these first

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…Meltdown Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Search Party — This track exemplifies the album's blend of heavy instrumentation and melodic hooks while tackling themes of community and resilience in a chaotic world.
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Gandhi Mate, Gandhi — With its urgent pace and pointed lyrics, this track criticizes apathy towards societal issues, showcasing Enter Shikari's commitment to social commentary through their music.
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Warm Smiles Do Not Make You Welcome Here — This song features a poignant contrast between its upbeat sound and darker lyrical content, illustrating the band's ability to juxtapose hope and despair effectively.
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Hello Tyrannosaurus, Meet Tyrannicide — Displaying a mix of humor and aggression, this track captures the essence of Enter Shikari's unique style while challenging authority and complacency.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album combines aggressive post-hardcore with electronic elements, showcasing strong dynamics and varied vocal styles.

What we noticed

The album opens with a spoken-word intro that transitions into aggressive guitar riffs and electronic elements, setting a confrontational tone.
Tracks frequently shift between heavy instrumentation and melodic interludes, creating dynamic contrasts throughout the record.
Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies alongside harsh screams, blending different vocal styles within individual tracks.
The final track features an extended outro that gradually fades out, allowing for a reflective conclusion after the intensity of preceding songs.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady energy for active listening
political themes for engaged minds
frenetic bursts of intensity
sing-along anthems for groups

Maybe skip if you

prefer mellow, slow tempos
seek standalone track variety

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Established wider recognition with significant chart success and acclaim.
Themes: social activism· post-recession disillusionment· political urgency
Career context: Released on January 16, 2012, A Flash Flood of Colour is Enter Shikari's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed second album, Common Dreads. At this point in their career, the band had established themselves as pioneers of the electronicore genre, combining hardcore punk with electronic music elements while addressing socio-political themes in their lyrics.
Stylistic neighbors: Architects· While She Sleeps· Underoath

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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Arguing With Thermometers

The lyric highlights a moment where the narrative shifts from personal introspection to a broader societal critique about climate change.

By transitioning from individual angst to global urgency, the writing emphasizes the interconnectedness of personal experience with larger environmental issues.