Board Up the House Remixes Volume 1
Genghis Tron · 2008
26 min · 4 tracks · extreme metal
Remixes transform jagged extreme metal into expansive, atmospheric soundscapes filled with haunting textures and intricate layers.
Top tracks — play these first
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Board Up the House (Steve Moore remix) — This remix exemplifies how Steve Moore's synth-heavy approach transforms the original's intensity into a more immersive auditory experience, emphasizing texture over aggression.
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Colony Collapse (Justin K. Broadrick remix) — Broadrick's remix introduces a dark ambient atmosphere that recontextualizes the track's heavy elements, showcasing the versatility of Genghis Tron's sound.
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Things Don't Look Good (Rob Crow remix) — Crow's interpretation adds a playful yet eerie quality to the song, merging melodic aspects with its heavier roots in a unique way that stands out on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The remixes showcase a creative blend of metal and electronic sounds, resulting in a unique listening experience.
What we noticed
- Each track reinterprets the original material, transforming aggressive riffs into ambient soundscapes with layered textures.
- The remixes vary in length, with some tracks extending beyond six minutes, allowing for gradual build-ups and atmospheric exploration.
- The use of electronic elements is prominent, blending with metal influences to create a distinct sonic experience that diverges from traditional extreme metal.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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 Board Up the House (Steve Moore remix) 5:19
- 2 Colony Collapse (Justin K. Broadrick remix) 7:34
- 3 Things Don't Look Good (Rob Crow remix) 3:41
- 4 Ergot (Eluvium remix) 9:32
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