Collected Atrocities 2005–2008
Gnaw Their Tongues · 2015
136 min · 15 tracks · noise music
A harrowing blend of noise, drone, and ambient textures that evokes visceral emotions through its unsettling soundscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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For All Slaves …a Song of False Hope I — This track sets the tone with its slow-building atmosphere, blending haunting vocals with dense layers of sound to create a sense of impending dread.
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The Uncomfortable Silence in Between Beatings — Featuring stark contrasts between silence and overwhelming noise, this piece exemplifies the band's ability to invoke anxiety and discomfort through sound dynamics.
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My Womb Is Barren and I Want Revenge — With its relentless intensity and chaotic structure, this track highlights the raw emotion present throughout the album, acting as a cathartic release.
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Horse Drawn Hearse — This composition exemplifies the bleak themes prevalent in Gnaw Their Tongues' work, using layered textures to evoke feelings of despair and darkness.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's immersive soundscapes and dynamic shifts create a distinct experience within the noise genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a continuous flow of sound, with tracks often blending into one another, creating an immersive experience.
- Many tracks utilize layers of distorted vocals and heavy drones, which contribute to the overall unsettling atmosphere.
- Several pieces incorporate abrupt shifts in dynamics, moving from quiet ambient sections to intense noise bursts without warning.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- harrowing soundscapes for introspection
- back-loaded tension that rewards patience
- gradual build to unsettling climax
- immersive exploration of discomfort
- headphone detail hunting in darkness
Maybe skip if you
- seeking immediate musical gratification
- prefer short, catchy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When Collected Atrocities 2005–2008 was released in 2015, Gnaw Their Tongues was solidifying their reputation within the avant-garde and noise music scenes. This compilation followed a series of acclaimed releases, showcasing the project's evolution from a solo act into a broader exploration of extreme auditory experiences.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 For All Slaves …a Song of False Hope I 8:58
- 2 The Uncomfortable Silence in Between Beatings 9:36
- 3 A Fiery Deluge 8:04
- 4 My Womb Is Barren and I Want Revenge 9:06
- 5 Aderlating 9:04
- 6 For All Slaves …a Song of False Hope II 7:35
- 7 Body Bouquet 7:44
- 8 Slaves 7:28
Disc 2
- 1 The Behemoth Crawls Ashore 10:52
- 2 Horse Drawn Hearse 9:50
- 3 Another Study in Bleakness and Despair 7:12
- 4 Preferring Human Skin Over Animal Fur 12:20
- 5 Spasming and Howling 7:50
- 6 Glorification of Rats 5:34
- 7 Circles of the Abyss 15:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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