Released 10 years ago
Body War
Show Me the Body · 2016
30 min · 10 tracks · hardcore punk
A dissonant fusion of hardcore punk, noise rock, and experimental elements that confronts personal and societal chaos.
Top tracks — play these first
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Body War — The title track encapsulates the album's chaotic energy, layering aggressive vocals over frenetic instrumentation that reflects both personal struggle and broader societal issues.
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Tight SWAT — This track showcases the band's ability to blend tight rhythms with dissonant melodies, creating a sense of urgency that drives the album forward.
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New Language — The song stands out for its experimental production choices, merging punk aggression with unconventional song structures that challenge traditional genre boundaries.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's chaotic energy and genre-blending create a distinctive sound within hardcore punk.
What we noticed
- Vocals are delivered in a raw, shouted style that complements the instrumental intensity, with lyrics addressing themes of personal and societal turmoil.
- 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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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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo aggression
- intense emotional release
- chaotic energy for workouts
- focused listening on visceral themes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic or soft sounds
- seek longer immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Body War is Show Me the Body's debut studio album, released in 2016 after their initial EPs established a foundation in the underground music scene. At this point, they were gaining traction within the New York City punk and noise rock circles, setting the stage for their distinctive sound that merges genres like hardcore and punk rap.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Death Grips· Nails· Fiddlehead
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Body War 3:53
- 2 Tight SWAT 3:41
- 3 Death Sounds 2 2:57
- 4 Chrome Exposed 2:52
- 5 Honesty Hour 2:10
- 6 Metallic Taste 3:13
- 7 Worth One 3:29
- 8 New Language 2:45
- 9 Two Blood Pacts 2:41
- 10 Aspirin 2:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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