Released 30 years ago
Adult Themes for Voice
Mike Patton · 1996
44 min · 34 tracks · alternative rock
A chaotic blend of vocal experimentation and unsettling soundscapes that challenges the boundaries of conventional music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wuxiapian — This opening track sets the tone with dissonant sounds and abstract vocalizations, effectively immersing listeners in Patton's experimental universe.
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I Killed Him Like a Dog… and He Still Laughed — At just under a minute, this track encapsulates the dark humor and absurdity that permeates the album, making it a standout exploration of thematic depth.
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Porno Holocaust — With its provocative title and disturbing sound collage, this track exemplifies Patton's ability to blend shock value with artistic commentary on societal taboos.
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A Leper With the Face of a Baby Girl — This track combines unsettling imagery with haunting sounds, showcasing Patton’s unique storytelling through unconventional musical expressions.
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Orgy in Reverb (10 Kilometers of Lust) — As the closing piece, it encapsulates the chaotic essence of the entire album, providing a sprawling soundscape that blurs the lines between noise and melody.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's radical vocal experimentation and unconventional structure create a unique but challenging experience.
What we noticed
- Vocal techniques range from spoken word to extreme pitch variations, often layered with unsettling sound effects.
- Several tracks incorporate silence or abrupt endings, challenging traditional song structures and pacing.
- Thematically, the album explores dark and surreal imagery, with titles that evoke discomfort and provoke thought.
- 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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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wuxiapian 2:10
- 2 “I Killed Him Like a Dog… and He Still Laughed” 0:55
- 3 Smog 0:44
- 4 The Man in the Lower Left Hand Corner of the Photograph 1:49
- 5 Robot Sex (Neon) 0:25
- 6 Screams of the Asteroid 0:56
- 7 Robot Sex (B/W) 0:17
- 8 Porno Holocaust 1:01
- 9 Inconsolable Widows in Search of Distraction 3:10
- 10 “Hurry Up and Kill Me… I’m Cold” 0:08
- 11 Man Alone in Steambath 1:07
- 12 Guinea Pig 1 0:34
- 13 Guinea Pig 2 1:28
- 14 Guinea Pig 3 0:18
- 15 Guinea Pig 4 1:43
- 16 A Woman With the Skin of the Moon 0:40
- 17 A Lizard With the Skin of Woman 1:43
- 18 Catheter 1:19
- 19 “Fix It So the Bruises Don’t Show” 1:21
- 20 Robot Sex (Watercolors) 0:25
- 21 A Ceremony of Senses, an Alibi in the Red Light District 0:42
- 22 Butterfly in a Glass Maze 2:19
- 23 Pajama Party Horror 0:57
- 24 A Leper With the Face of a Baby Girl 2:39
- 25 The One Armed vs. 9 Killers 1:20
- 26 Pillow Biter 2:48
- 27 Raped on a Bed of Sand 1:51
- 28 Violence⁵ 2:17
- 29 Red Mouth, Black Orgasm 0:27
- 30 Wuxiapian Fantastique 0:17
- 31 A Smile, a Slap in the Face, a Fart, a Kiss on the Mouth 0:28
- 32 Private Lessons on Planet Eros 0:36
- 33 “Pneumonia With Complications” 0:17
- 34 Orgy in Reverb (10 Kilometers of Lust) 4:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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