What makes Beast Rest Forth Mouth by Bear in Heaven notable?

The album received critical acclaim, with Pitchfork praising its ambitious production and emotional depth, solidifying Bear in Heaven's place within the indie rock scene. It also showcased the band's influence on the burgeoning trend of incorporating electronic textures into traditional rock frameworks during the late 2000s. Released as Bear in Heaven's second album, Beast Rest Forth Mouth came after their debut, Red Bloom of the Boom, which established them as an emerging force in indie rock. At this point in their career, the band began to refine their sound, integrating more electronic elements while maintaining their characteristic melodic sensibility.

How many songs are on Beast Rest Forth Mouth?

Beast Rest Forth Mouth has 10 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Beast Rest Forth Mouth

Bear in Heaven · 2009

40 min · 10 tracks · indie rock

Ethereal synths and layered melodies create a dreamlike landscape that dances between introspection and euphoric release.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Beast in Peace — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its expansive soundscapes and haunting vocals, immediately drawing listeners into the band's artistic vision.
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Ultimate Satisfaction — This track showcases a blend of driving rhythms and lush harmonies that encapsulate the album's exploration of desire and fulfillment, making it a standout moment.
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Deafening Love — With its pulsating beats and introspective lyrics, this song exemplifies the emotional core of the album, balancing intensity with vulnerability.

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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's layered soundscapes and dynamic shifts create an engaging listening experience.

What we noticed

The album opens with a slow build in 'Beast in Peace', layering synths and vocals that gradually swell into a full sound.
Tracks often feature extended instrumental sections, allowing for atmospheric exploration before returning to melodic hooks.
Several songs, like 'Ultimate Satisfaction' and 'Deafening Love', employ dynamic shifts between quiet verses and explosive choruses, creating a push-pull effect.

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 4/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Wholehearted Mess

A sudden shift in perspective occurs when the singer directly addresses feelings of confusion and chaos amidst love’s complexities.

This moment marks a departure from previous abstraction by grounding emotions in a direct confrontation, enhancing the song's thematic depth.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Beast in Peace 4:16
2 Wholehearted Mess 3:02
3 You Do You 3:43
4 Lovesick Teenagers 3:15
5 Ultimate Satisfaction 4:25
6 Dust Cloud 5:57
7 Drug a Wheel 3:14
8 Deafening Love 4:54
9 Fake Out 3:14
10 Casual Goodbye 4:11

What to play next

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I Love You, It's Cool

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Red Bloom of the Boom

2007

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