Black Earth Tiger
Emanuel · 2007
43 min · 11 tracks · post-hardcore
A chaotic blend of aggressive riffs and haunting melodies encapsulates the raw energy of post-hardcore in this debut album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Whiteflag — Opening with a stark contrast between quiet introspection and explosive instrumentation, this track sets the tone for the album's emotional depth and intensity.
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Cottonmouth — With its relentless pace and intricate guitar work, Cottonmouth showcases the band's technical prowess while exploring themes of tension and release through its dynamics.
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Abandonment Star — This track stands out for its haunting melody juxtaposed with aggressive vocals, encapsulating the central struggle between vulnerability and defiance present throughout the album.
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Year of the Pig — The complex arrangements and thought-provoking lyrics reflect societal issues, making it a powerful commentary that resonates beyond just musical boundaries.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends aggressive and melodic elements effectively but lacks some cohesion in its overall flow.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features fast-paced tracks with aggressive guitar riffs, while the second half shifts to more melodic and atmospheric elements.
- The use of dual vocal styles—harsh screams and clean singing—adds dynamic contrast within individual tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Whiteflag 2:00
- 2 Cottonmouth 3:25
- 3 Anathamatics 3:30
- 4 My Antapex 3:32
- 5 Scenotaph 4:17
- 6 Phobos 4:19
- 7 Abandonment Star 2:58
- 8 Let Them Die 3:27
- 9 Year of the Pig 4:39
- 10 Forever 3:44
- 11 Whiteflag (reprise) 7:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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