Released 16 years ago this October
Destabilise
Enter Shikari · 2010
10 min · 2 tracks · post-hardcore
Aggressive electronic beats intertwine with post-hardcore vocals, creating a chaotic yet exhilarating sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Destabilise — The title track encapsulates the EP's core themes of unrest and defiance while showcasing the band's signature mix of heavy riffs and electronic flourishes.
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Motherstep/Mothership (live) — This live recording captures the raw energy of Enter Shikari's performances, highlighting their ability to engage audiences with both intensity and spontaneity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases a blend of aggressive elements and live energy, marking a notable point in the band's evolution.
What we noticed
- The title track features a rapid tempo with aggressive electronic beats layered beneath post-hardcore vocals, creating a dense soundscape.
- The second track is a live performance that contrasts the studio recording by emphasizing crowd interaction and raw energy.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Marks a shift in sound post-breakthrough, blending genres in innovative ways.
- Themes
- chaotic modernity· socio-political unrest
- Career context
- By the time Enter Shikari released 'Destabilise' in late 2010, they were transitioning from their breakthrough album 'Common Dreads' and expanding their sound. This EP followed a period of intense touring and solidified their reputation for blending heavy music with electronic elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Architects· While She Sleeps· Underoath
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Destabilise 4:33
- 2 Motherstep/Mothership (live) 6:22
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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