Released 40 years ago
Berserker
Scratch Acid · 1986
16 min · 6 tracks · post-hardcore
Raw, chaotic energy flows through jagged guitar riffs and dissonant vocals that embody the turmoil of a post-punk landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mary Had a Little Drug Problem — This track opens the album with an unsettling blend of nursery rhyme motifs and darkly humorous lyrics, setting the tone for the chaotic experience ahead.
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For Crying Out Loud — The visceral energy and frenzied pace capture the band's manic style, showcasing their ability to blend aggression with sardonic commentary on societal issues.
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Moron's Moron — With its sharp lyrics and frenetic instrumentation, this track exemplifies Scratch Acid's signature approach to melding absurdity with intense musicality.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Berserker showcases raw energy and chaotic structures, marking a distinct entry in the post-hardcore genre.
What we noticed
- The EP opens with a frenetic pace, maintaining high energy through the first three tracks before shifting to a more chaotic sound in the latter half.
- Vocals are delivered in a dissonant style that often overlaps with jagged guitar riffs, creating an abrasive texture throughout.
- Each track features abrupt transitions and unconventional song structures, contributing to an overall sense of unpredictability.
- 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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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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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mary Had a Little Drug Problem 2:16
- 2 For Crying Out Loud 3:06
- 3 Moron's Moron 3:13
- 4 Skin Drips 2:42
- 5 This Is Bliss 2:16
- 6 Flying Houses 3:08
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