Top tracks — play these first
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Hellionaires — This track exemplifies the album's balance of relentless aggression and melodic elements, showcasing the band's ability to blend these contrasting styles seamlessly.
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Prodigala — With its infectious rhythm and dynamic shifts, this track highlights the band’s skill in crafting memorable hooks while maintaining their signature intensity.
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Revival Spines — This song encapsulates the themes of decay and rebirth found throughout the album, featuring haunting melodies that linger long after it ends.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Crown Feral showcases complex structures and a blend of aggression and melody, marking a solid entry in grindcore.
What we noticed
- The album features rapid tempo shifts, with several tracks alternating between blast beats and slower, melodic sections.
- Many tracks incorporate intricate guitar work that blends dissonance with melodic lines, enhancing the chaotic feel.
- The final track ends abruptly, leaving a sense of unresolved tension that echoes the album's themes.
- 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
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
- chaotic bursts of intensity
- short tracks with high energy
- melodic undertones amidst ferocity
- cathartic experiences of turmoil
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, soothing albums
- want polished and refined sound
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Crown Feral is Trap Them's fourth studio album, following 2014's Blissfucker. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their sound, integrating more melody while retaining their aggressive grindcore roots. The release came during a period of increasing recognition within the metal and hardcore scenes.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Stray of the Tongue
The shift from abstract imagery to a stark confrontation with personal truths marks a pivotal point in this track.
This change in tone creates an unsettling tension that underscores the song’s exploration of identity and self-acceptance.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kindred Dirt 2:01
- 2 Hellionaires 3:30
- 3 Prodigala 3:33
- 4 Luster Pendulums 2:40
- 5 Malengines Here, Where They Should Be 3:32
- 6 Speak Nigh 3:05
- 7 Twitching in the Auras 3:30
- 8 Revival Spines 3:32
- 9 Stray of the Tongue 2:02
- 10 Phantom Air 4:06
What to play next
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