A Laughing Death in Meatspace
Tropical Fuck Storm · 2018
47 min · 9 tracks · psychedelic rock
A chaotic blend of art punk and experimental noise that grapples with contemporary anxieties and existential dread.
Top tracks — play these first
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You Let My Tyres Down — This opening track sets the tone with a frenetic energy and biting lyrics that critique societal norms. Its catchy yet dissonant melody encapsulates the band's unique sound.
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Antimatter Animals — With its surreal imagery and shifting rhythms, this track exemplifies the band's experimental ethos while exploring themes of ecological disaster and human folly.
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Soft Power — This track combines infectious grooves with sharp commentary on political manipulation, reflecting the band's ability to merge social critique with engaging music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's chaotic structure and thematic depth create a distinctive sound that engages with modern anxieties.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a frenetic tempo that is maintained through the first four tracks, then shifts to a slower, more contemplative pace in the latter half.
- Tracks often feature abrupt transitions between sections, creating a sense of chaos and unpredictability.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sardonic humor throughout tracks
- explorative listening experience
- engaging chaotic soundscapes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2018, A Laughing Death in Meatspace is Tropical Fuck Storm's debut album, following the dissolution of frontman Gareth Liddiard's previous band, The Drones. This album marks a significant artistic shift as the band embraces a more chaotic and experimental sound, reflecting their new identity as a collective.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Death Grips· Swans· Pissed Jeans
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Let My Tyres Down 5:41
- 2 Antimatter Animals 5:14
- 3 Chameleon Paint 4:29
- 4 The Future of History 4:25
- 5 Two Afternoons 4:33
- 6 Soft Power 5:48
- 7 Shellfish Toxin 5:35
- 8 A Laughing Death in Meatspace 5:30
- 9 Rubber Bullies 6:01
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