Is Commit No Nuisance a good place to start with Enter Shikari?

Yes, Commit No Nuisance is recommended as a starting point for new Enter Shikari listeners. Aggressive electronic beats collide with post-hardcore riffs, creating a chaotic yet melodic soundscape. Released in early 2002, Commit No Nuisance was Enter Shikari's debut album, marking their entry into the music scene. At this point, the band was still refining their unique blend of electronicore and post-hardcore, establishing a foundation that would lead to their future success.

Who is Commit No Nuisance for?

Commit No Nuisance works well if you're into short energetic bursts of sound, politically charged lyrical themes and front-loaded intensity and urgency.

How many songs are on Commit No Nuisance?

Commit No Nuisance has 5 tracks, running approximately 19 minutes.

Commit No Nuisance

Enter Shikari · 2002

19 min · 5 tracks · post-hardcore

Aggressive electronic beats collide with post-hardcore riffs, creating a chaotic yet melodic soundscape.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Fake Start here — Opening the album with a frenetic energy, this track showcases the band's signature blend of hardcore and electronic elements, setting the tone for what follows.
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Honesty Box — This song features sharp lyrical commentary paired with soaring melodies, encapsulating the band's ability to convey both aggression and introspection.
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Perfect Pygmalion — With its dynamic shifts between heavy instrumentals and quieter moments, this track exemplifies Enter Shikari's innovative approach to songwriting and arrangement.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

48 /100

Foothills

Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases a solid blend of electronic and post-hardcore elements, though it reflects early experimentation.

What we noticed

The first track opens with a rapid electronic beat that is quickly joined by heavy guitar riffs, establishing the chaotic sound early.
Vocals alternate between melodic singing and aggressive screaming, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the EP.
The final track features an extended instrumental section that gradually builds in intensity before concluding abruptly.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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

short energetic bursts of sound
politically charged lyrical themes
front-loaded intensity and urgency
for quick adrenaline boosts

Maybe skip if you

prefer longer immersive experiences
dislike frenetic pacing and energy

Where this album fits

Themes: political disillusionment· post-9/11 anxiety· underground rebellion
Career context: Released in early 2002, Commit No Nuisance was Enter Shikari's debut album, marking their entry into the music scene. At this point, the band was still refining their unique blend of electronicore and post-hardcore, establishing a foundation that would lead to their future success.
Stylistic neighbors: Architects· While She Sleeps· Underoath