What makes Board Up the House by Genghis Tron notable?

Board Up the House received critical acclaim for its innovative fusion of genres, earning spots on numerous year-end lists and influencing a wave of bands in the electronic metal scene. The album's unique approach helped solidify Genghis Tron as pioneers in blending extreme metal with electronic music elements. Released in 2008, Board Up the House marked Genghis Tron's first full-length album after a hiatus following their previous EP. This album showcased a significant evolution in their sound, incorporating more electronic influences and experimental structures, which set the stage for their future work.

How many songs are on Board Up the House?

Board Up the House has 11 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.

Board Up the House

Genghis Tron · 2008

43 min · 11 tracks · extreme metal

A chaotic blend of extreme metal and electronic elements, creating a visceral soundscape that feels both relentless and disorienting.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Board Up the House — The title track encapsulates the album's essence by merging intense riffs with atmospheric electronics, creating a sense of impending doom.
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I Won't Come Back Alive — This track stands out for its haunting melodies juxtaposed against aggressive instrumentation, showcasing the band's ability to balance brutality with vulnerability.
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City on a Hill — With its dynamic shifts between frenetic energy and moments of calm, this song exemplifies the album's innovative structural experimentation.
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Colony Collapse — This track's relentless pace and intricate layering serve as a microcosm of the album's overarching themes of chaos and societal decay.

Elevation

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 innovative blend of extreme metal and electronics creates a unique sound that rewards multiple listens.

What we noticed

The album opens with a title track that combines harsh vocals and glitchy electronic elements, setting a frenetic pace that persists through the first half.
The final three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, incorporating more atmospheric soundscapes that contrast with the earlier intensity.

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 6/10

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 Board Up the House 5:54
2 Endless Teeth 1:47
3 Things Don't Look Good 3:35
4 Recursion 2:08
5 I Won't Come Back Alive 6:34
6 City on a Hill 3:26
7 The Whips Blow Back 2:07
8 Colony Collapse 4:01
9 The Feast 1:56
10 Ergot 1:14
11 Relief 10:47

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