What makes Cursed, Unshaven and Misbehavin': Live Infinity by The Dillinger Escape Plan notable?

This live recording solidified The Dillinger Escape Plan's status as one of the leading acts in the mathcore genre, showcasing their intense stage presence and musical complexity. The album has been praised for its raw sound and energy, contributing to the band's cult following and influencing countless artists in post-hardcore and metal scenes. Released in 2003, this live album came after The Dillinger Escape Plan's critically acclaimed studio album 'Calculating Infinity' and marked a moment of heightened visibility for the band. At this point, they had established themselves within the mathcore scene, blending intricate musicianship with aggressive performances that defined their reputation.

How many songs are on Cursed, Unshaven and Misbehavin': Live Infinity?

Cursed, Unshaven and Misbehavin': Live Infinity has 4 tracks, running approximately 9 minutes.

Cursed, Unshaven and Misbehavin': Live Infinity

The Dillinger Escape Plan · 2003

9 min · 4 tracks · mathcore

Mathcore chaos erupts in a flurry of frenetic rhythms and dissonant melodies, capturing the raw energy of a live performance.

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Jim Fear — Opening the album with explosive intensity, this track exemplifies the band's signature blend of technical precision and chaotic energy that defines their live performances.
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Destro’s Secret — This song delivers a relentless assault of rhythms and time signature shifts, showcasing the band's skill in creating complex yet engaging music that resonates with live audiences.
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Sandbox Magician — A fan favorite, it combines catchy hooks with dissonant riffs, effectively capturing the unpredictability of The Dillinger Escape Plan's live shows.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

61 /100

Treeline

Higher than 71% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases intense live energy and complex structures typical of mathcore, solidifying its distinct sound.

What we noticed

The live recording captures audience reactions, adding to the intensity of the performance, with moments of silence followed by explosive musical outbursts.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Jim Fear 2:55
2 Destro’s Secret 2:29
3 Sandbox Magician 2:07
4 The Mullet Burden 1:57

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