Capsule Soup
The Mad Capsule Markets · 1992
20 min · 6 tracks · hardcore punk
A frenetic blend of hardcore punk and electronic elements, driving through intense rhythms and chaotic energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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セルフコントロール — This track exemplifies the band's skillful integration of electronic beats with traditional hardcore punk intensity, showcasing their signature sound.
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JESUS IS DEAD. — The closing track presents an expansive sonic landscape that contrasts with the rest of the album's brevity, leaving listeners with a resonant impact.
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彼女のKNIFE — With its aggressive tempo and sharp lyrical themes, this song captures the raw emotional energy that defines much of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a unique blend of hardcore punk and electronic sounds, maintaining intensity while exploring innovative structures.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a frenetic pace, which is maintained through the first four songs before a slight dip in intensity.
- The final track concludes with an extended instrumental outro, allowing for a gradual tapering off of the album's intensity.
- 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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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
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
- intense bursts of chaotic energy
- short tracks for quick engagement
- for adrenaline-fueled moments
- frantic rhythms that demand attention
- high-energy release in under 30
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, contemplative pieces
- seek melodic calmness over chaos
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Capsule Soup marked The Mad Capsule Markets' third studio album, following their 1991 release, 'The Mad Capsule Markets.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique sound that combined punk with industrial influences, setting them apart in the Japanese music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Crossfaith· The Bouncing Souls· Enter Shikari
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 BACH SLEEPS. 1:59
- 2 セルフコントロール 3:01
- 3 G・M・J・P 4:22
- 4 彼女のKNIFE 3:21
- 5 モルモット 3:11
- 6 JESUS IS DEAD. 4:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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