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Released 20 years ago

Dead Mountain Mouth

Genghis Tron · 2006

31 min · 10 tracks · extreme metal

A chaotic blend of grindcore and electronic soundscapes that distorts the boundaries of metal and experimental music.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Dead Mountain Mouth — The title track exemplifies the album's thematic depth, intertwining visceral lyrics with a relentless sonic assault that captures the band's ethos.
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    White Walls — This track stands out for its dynamic shifts between chaos and tranquility, showcasing the band's ability to juxtapose aggressive instrumentation with melodic interludes.
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    Asleep on the Forest Floor — With its haunting melodies and intricate arrangements, this track encapsulates the atmospheric depth that defines much of the album's narrative landscape.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

62 /100
Treeline
Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album's blend of extreme metal and electronic elements creates a distinctive sound, though it may not have widespread recognition.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that features rapid tempo changes and aggressive guitar riffs, immediately establishing its chaotic tone.
  • Several tracks incorporate electronic elements that contrast sharply with the heavy instrumentation, creating a dynamic interplay between genres.
  • The final three tracks progressively slow down, featuring ambient soundscapes that provide a stark contrast to the earlier intensity.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

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 The Folding Road 3:01
  • 2 Chapels 1:54
  • 3 From the Aisle 3:00
  • 4 Dead Mountain Mouth 2:55
  • 5 White Walls 4:48
  • 6 Badlands 1:31
  • 7 Greek Beds 2:38
  • 8 Asleep on the Forest Floor 4:08
  • 9 Warm Woods 4:03
  • 10 Lake of Virgins 3:31

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