Crimes
The Blood Brothers · 2004
39 min · 13 tracks · post-hardcore
A frenetic barrage of jagged guitars and chaotic vocals, blending art punk with a relentless energy that defies convention.
Top tracks — play these first
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Love Rhymes With Hideous Car Wreck — This track encapsulates the album's chaotic energy and sharp wit, featuring unpredictable shifts in tempo and vocal delivery that exemplify The Blood Brothers’ signature style.
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My First Kiss at the Public Execution — With its provocative title and intense lyrics, this song serves as a stark representation of the band's ability to merge humor with dark themes, reflecting their unique lyrical approach.
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Teen Heat — This brief yet explosive track highlights the band's knack for capturing youthful angst through frenetic instrumentation and pointed commentary on societal expectations.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's chaotic energy and unique vocal interplay mark it as a standout in post-hardcore.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a rapid-fire tempo that rarely dips below a frenetic pace, maintaining high energy across its first half.
- Vocals alternate between shouted and melodic lines, often overlapping in chaotic harmonies that create a dense sound texture.
- Several tracks feature abrupt shifts in dynamics, such as sudden quiet sections followed by explosive crescendos, enhancing the sense of unpredictability.
- The last three tracks slow down slightly, allowing for a moment of reflection before the album concludes.
- 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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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- frantic bursts of chaotic energy
- theatrical performances with sharp wit
- short tracks for quick engagement
- anarchic vibes for rebellious spirits
- playful yet dark lyrical themes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer smooth and steady pacing
- seek lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2004, Crimes marked The Blood Brothers' fourth studio album and followed their critically acclaimed work, Burn, Piano Island, Burn. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the post-hardcore scene, pushing boundaries with increasingly experimental sounds and lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Locust· Refused· At the Drive-In
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Love Rhymes With Hideous Car Wreck
The verses unleash a torrent of rapid-fire imagery that builds tension before breaking into a cathartic chorus that contrasts despair with exuberance.
This structural choice amplifies the emotional intensity as it juxtaposes chaotic narratives with an anthemic release, mirroring the song's thematic conflict.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Feed Me to the Forest 2:23
- 2 Trash Flavored Trash 2:37
- 3 Love Rhymes With Hideous Car Wreck 3:14
- 4 Peacock Skeleton With Crooked Feathers 4:31
- 5 Teen Heat 2:07
- 6 Rats and Rats and Rats for Candy 3:51
- 7 Crimes 4:00
- 8 My First Kiss at the Public Execution 2:49
- 9 Live at the Apocalypse Cabaret 3:11
- 10 Beautiful Horses 1:47
- 11 Wolf Party 3:28
- 12 Celebrator 2:16
- 13 Devastator 2:44
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