...Burn, Piano Island, Burn
The Blood Brothers · 2003
85 min · 15 tracks · post-hardcore
Chaotic energy bursts forth with frenetic guitar riffs and raw, piercing vocals that challenge conventional punk norms.
Top tracks — play these first
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Fucking's Greatest Hits — This track exemplifies the band's signature chaotic sound with sharp lyricism and an explosive delivery that encapsulates their ethos.
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Burn, Piano Island, Burn — The title track showcases a dynamic interplay between aggressive instrumentals and introspective lyrics, illustrating the band’s range.
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Every Breath Is a Bomb — With its relentless energy and confrontational lyrics, this song serves as a perfect representation of the album's thematic core.
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Cecilia and the Silhouette Saloon — The blending of melodic elements with frantic rhythms in this track highlights the band's experimental nature while maintaining emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's frenetic energy and unconventional structures mark it as a distinctive entry in post-hardcore.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features rapid tempo shifts and abrupt transitions between tracks, creating a sense of urgency.
- Vocals often overlap in chaotic harmonies, with multiple singers contributing simultaneously to heighten the intensity.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, eschewing traditional verse-chorus formats for more fragmented arrangements.
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- chaotic energy for adrenaline junkies
- short bursts of intense engagement
- explosive tracks for cathartic release
- live recordings for raw authenticity
- frenetic pacing for active listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer calm and soothing sounds
- seek straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 18, 2003, ...Burn, Piano Island, Burn was The Blood Brothers' third studio album, following their critically acclaimed work, Burn, Piano Island, Burn. At this point in their career, the band was establishing themselves as key players in the post-hardcore scene, pushing boundaries with their unique blend of art punk and sasscore.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Locust· Refused· At the Drive-In
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Guitarmy 0:39
- 2 Fucking's Greatest Hits 2:59
- 3 Burn, Piano Island, Burn 3:48
- 4 Every Breath Is a Bomb 4:45
- 5 Ambulance vs. Ambulance 2:55
- 6 USA Nails 5:14
- 7 Cecilia and the Silhouette Saloon 4:51
- 8 Six Nightmares at the Pinball Masquerade 4:16
- 9 The Salesman, Denver Max 4:31
- 10 I Know Where the Canaries and the Crows Go 3:24
- 11 God Bless You, Blood Thirsty Zeppelins 4:49
- 12 The Shame 5:36
- 13 Cecilia and the Silhouette Saloon (live) 5:02
- 14 Pink Tarantulas 3:37
Disc 2
- 1 Jungle Rules Live 28:43
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