Breed the Killers
Earth Crisis · 1998
41 min · 12 tracks · hardcore punk
A ferocious blend of hardcore punk and metalcore, driven by aggressive rhythms and politically charged lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Breed the Killers — The title track encapsulates the band's aggressive sound and lyrical focus on societal violence, making it a rallying cry for their message.
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Drug Related Homicide — This track stands out with its poignant critique of drug-related violence, showcasing the band's ability to tackle harsh realities through their music.
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Death Rate Solution — The song combines heavy instrumentation with urgent lyrics that challenge listeners to confront systemic issues, exemplifying Earth Crisis's political edge.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively combines aggressive rhythms with politically charged themes, making it a strong entry in the hardcore punk genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a relentless tempo, maintaining high energy through the first half before introducing slower, heavier riffs in the latter tracks.
- Each song features aggressive guitar work and shouted vocals, with lyrics addressing themes of activism and societal issues, creating a cohesive ideological narrative.
- Several tracks incorporate breakdowns that shift dynamics abruptly, emphasizing the intensity of the lyrical content and engaging the listener's attention.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- fierce energy for intense workouts
- short bursts of adrenaline
- politically charged rallying cries
- cathartic release of aggression
- high-paced motivation for action
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow, relaxed sounds
- seek lengthy, immersive tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1998, Breed the Killers was Earth Crisis's third studio album, following their influential record Firestorm. At this point, the band had solidified their presence in the hardcore scene, championing veganism and environmental activism through their music.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 End Begins 3:09
- 2 Filthy Hands to Famished Mouths 2:58
- 3 Breed the Killers 3:50
- 4 Wither 3:19
- 5 Ultramilitance 4:43
- 6 Into the Fray 3:15
- 7 One Against All 4:18
- 8 Drug Related Homicide 2:45
- 9 Overseers 3:13
- 10 Death Rate Solution 3:05
- 11 Unvanquished 3:39
- 12 Ecocide 3:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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