A Natural Death
Horse the Band · 2007
64 min · 19 tracks · metalcore
A chaotic blend of chiptune melodies and metalcore aggression that challenges genre boundaries with playful absurdity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Murder — This track exemplifies the album's frenetic energy, combining relentless rhythms with playful, surreal lyrics that encapsulate the band's unique aesthetic.
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Sex Raptor — With its catchy hooks and eccentric themes, this track highlights Horse the Band's ability to marry humor with heavy instrumentation, making it a fan favorite.
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I Think We Are Both Suffering From the Same Crushing Metaphysical Crisis — The closing track delves into existential themes over an expansive soundscape, showcasing the band's artistic depth and layering of complex ideas within their music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends chiptune and metalcore effectively, showcasing unique compositions but has uneven cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a frenetic pace, which is maintained through the first half before shifting to more experimental sounds.
- Several tracks incorporate chiptune elements alongside heavy guitar riffs, creating a juxtaposition of playful melodies and aggressive instrumentation.
- The last three tracks feature a noticeable drop in tempo and intensity, allowing for a reflective conclusion to the chaotic energy of the earlier songs.
- 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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5/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- chaotic bursts of playful energy
- short tracks for quick engagement
- absurd humor in lyrical themes
- late-night party igniter vibes
- unexpected transitions and surprises
Maybe skip if you
- seeking calm and soothing sounds
- prefer straightforward, predictable structure
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2007, A Natural Death was Horse the Band's third studio album, following their breakthrough album, The Mechanical Hand. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their unique niche within the Nintendocore scene, blending heavy metal with nostalgic video game sounds.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Armed· Anamanaguchi· Dance Gavin Dance
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hyperborea 2:45
- 2 Murder 4:14
- 3 The Startling Secret of Super Sapphire 3:18
- 4 The Beach 1:07
- 5 Face of Bear 4:02
- 6 Crickets 1:06
- 7 New York City 4:47
- 8 Sex Raptor 3:18
- 9 Broken Trail 3:16
- 10 The Red Tornado 3:42
- 11 Treasure Train 2:57
- 12 His Purple Majesty 3:04
- 13 Kangarooster Meadows 1:23
- 14 Rotting Horse 4:28
- 15 I Think We Are Both Suffering From the Same Crushing Metaphysical Crisis 7:24
- 16 Lif 4:45
- 17 Crow Town 3:43
- 18 Hyperborea (MIDI version) 2:34
- 19 Treasure Train (MIDI version) 2:54
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