Broken Ear Record
Black Dice · 2005
38 min · 7 tracks · experimental music
A chaotic blend of abrasive textures and rhythmic experimentation that challenges conventional song structures.
Top tracks — play these first
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Snarly Yow — Opening with a jarring sonic landscape, this track sets the tone for the album’s exploration of dissonance and rhythm, illustrating Black Dice's mastery of texture.
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Heavy Manners — This track features a relentless groove intertwined with distorted layers, showcasing the band's ability to blend structured beats with chaotic elements.
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Street Dude — With its lengthy duration and evolving dynamics, this piece encapsulates the band’s adventurous spirit, pushing listeners through varying soundscapes and moods.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's chaotic soundscapes and rhythmic experimentation create a unique listening experience that rewards exploration.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features dissonant sounds layered over a steady, pulsing beat, setting an abrasive tone.
- Each track varies significantly in length and structure, with some pieces lasting under two minutes while others extend beyond five.
- There is a notable use of unconventional instrumentation and sampling throughout, creating a collage of sound rather than traditional melodies.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- frantic energy for active listening
- short bursts of chaotic sound
- immersive noise exploration sessions
- dynamic shifts in rhythm
- unpredictable sonic landscapes
Maybe skip if you
- seeking melodic simplicity
- prefer structured song formats
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2005, Black Dice released Broken Ear Record as their third studio album, following the critically acclaimed Creature Comforts. By this point, they had solidified their reputation for pushing boundaries within the experimental music scene, showcasing a more refined approach to their avant-garde sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Animal Collective· Lightning Bolt· Boredoms
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Snarly Yow 8:14
- 2 Smiling Off 9:23
- 3 Heavy Manners 4:12
- 4 ABA 0:56
- 5 Street Dude 7:07
- 6 Twins 2:04
- 7 Motorcycle 6:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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