Burned Mind
Wolf Eyes · 2004
42 min · 13 tracks · noise music
A chaotic exploration of dissonance and texture, where harsh noise collides with unsettling silence.
Top tracks — play these first
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Stabbed in the Face Start here — This track exemplifies the album's aggressive energy through its relentless cacophony and piercing sonic textures, encapsulating the raw intensity that defines Wolf Eyes.
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Burned Mind — The title track serves as a culmination of the album's themes, featuring a haunting atmosphere underscored by layered sounds that create a disorienting experience for the listener.
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Black Vomit — Clocking in at over eight minutes, this sprawling track delves into deep sonic exploration, making it a standout piece that showcases Wolf Eyes' ability to manipulate sound and silence effectively.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's fearless experimentation and unique sound textures define its distinctiveness in the noise genre.
What we noticed
- The album features extended tracks that often blend harsh noise with moments of silence, creating a jarring contrast.
- Several tracks utilize unconventional structures, such as abrupt transitions and layering of dissonant sounds.
- The final three tracks consist solely of silence or minimal sound, challenging the listener's expectations of closure.
- 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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9/10
- 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 bursts of intensity
- short tracks for quick engagement
- disorienting soundscapes to explore
- immersive experience in noise
- unpredictable shifts in tension
Maybe skip if you
- seeking melodic or structured sounds
- prefer smooth, calming atmospheres
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album established Wolf Eyes' reputation in the noise music scene.
- Career context
- By 2004, Wolf Eyes had established themselves as key players in the American noise scene, following their critically acclaimed album 'Burned Mind'. This release marked a pivotal moment in their career, showcasing their unique blend of experimental soundscapes that would influence future generations of noise artists.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Merzbow· The Body· Nurse With Wound
Tracklist
- 1 Dead in a Boat 1:38
- 2 Stabbed in the Face Start here 3:39
- 3 Reaper’s Gong 1:46
- 4 Village Oblivia 4:02
- 5 Urine Burn 0:47
- 6 Rattlesnake Shake 4:56
- 7 Burned Mind 4:11
- 8 Ancient Delay 2:26
- 9 Black Vomit 8:14
- 10 [silence] 4:33
- 11 [silence] 1:32
- 12 [silence] 1:01
- 13 [untitled] 3:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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