Carbon Stereoxide
Eraserheads · 2001
55 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant fusion of alternative rock and pop sensibilities, brimming with melodic hooks and introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ultrasound — This opening track establishes the album's sonic landscape with its catchy hooks and energetic instrumentation, setting a tone that resonates throughout.
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Wala — With its introspective lyrics and expansive runtime, this track serves as a poignant reflection on love and loss, showcasing the band's lyrical maturity.
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Pula — The song features a dynamic arrangement that blends rock elements with emotional storytelling, exemplifying the band's ability to convey complex feelings.
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How Far Will U Go — This track's infectious melody paired with relatable themes of uncertainty captures the essence of youthful exploration and longing.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic tracks with introspective lyrics, showcasing solid songwriting but uneven pacing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track, 'Ultrasound', and maintains a consistent tempo for the first half before introducing slower songs in the latter half.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and intricate guitar work, particularly in 'How Far Will U Go' and 'Bloodtest'.
- The lyrics often explore introspective themes, with a notable shift in tone towards more personal reflections as the album progresses.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
- dynamic flow with peaks
- wave-like pacing throughout
- engaging in-order listening experience
- nostalgic reflections on youth
- brief interludes enhancing transitions
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer straightforward single releases
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 10, 2001, Carbon Stereoxide marked the Eraserheads' final studio album before their breakup. At this point in their career, they were already celebrated as one of the most influential bands in the Philippines, following their earlier successes like Cutterpillow and Barkada.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rivermaya· Parokya ni Edgar· Sugarfree
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ultrasound 4:21
- 2 Maskara 4:11
- 3 How Far Will U Go 3:05
- 4 Bloodtest 0:43
- 5 Wala 7:13
- 6 Hula 3:06
- 7 Photo Synth 0:32
- 8 Palamig 4:22
- 9 Out of Sight 3:08
- 10 Super Vision 0:18
- 11 Paint Stripper 3:28
- 12 Escalator Alligator 1:14
- 13 Playground 4:12
- 14 Omnesia 4:14
- 15 OK Comprende 0:27
- 16 Pula 5:26
- 17 Outside 5:32
- 18 Acid Eyes 0:19
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