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Doombox

Graf Orlock · 2011

23 min · 48 tracks · punk rock

A chaotic blend of punk aggression and cinematic soundscapes, capturing the essence of modern disillusionment.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Wrecking Crew — This opening track sets an aggressive tone with relentless drumming and sharp guitar riffs, encapsulating the raw energy that defines the album.
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    Job Hunt — With its frenetic pace and biting lyrics, this track reflects the frustration of economic hardship, resonating with listeners navigating similar struggles.
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    Murder In The MTA — This track combines urban storytelling with intense instrumentation, showcasing Graf Orlock's ability to weave narrative into their music seamlessly.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

65 /100
Treeline
Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The EP's fast pace and film sample integration create a unique punk sound that stands out in its genre.

What we noticed

  • The EP features a rapid-fire sequence of tracks, with many under two minutes, creating a relentless pace.
  • Film samples are interspersed throughout the songs, often serving as introductions or transitions between tracks.
  • Several tracks repeat titles from earlier in the EP, suggesting a thematic or narrative continuity.
  • The instrumentation combines traditional punk elements with electronic and cinematic sounds, enhancing the chaotic feel.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

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 Wrecking Crew 2:01
  • 2 Job Hunt 1:28
  • 3 Arrested At Lunch 2:09
  • 4 South Central 2:05
  • 5 1993; A Week B4 Graduation 2:12
  • 6 New Years Eve 1999 1:58
  • 7 Wrecking Crew 2:01
  • 8 Job Hunt 1:28
  • 9 Arrested At Lunch 2:09
  • 10 South Central 2:05
  • 11 1993; A Week B4 Graduation 2:15
  • 12 New Years Eve 1999 1:58
  • 13 Chapter III
  • 14 Run Over By A Truck
  • 15 Franky; Buying Dogfood
  • 16 An Interest In Prosthetics
  • 17 Not Our Problem
  • 18 The Days Of High Adventure
  • 19 Deluxe Mental Hospital Tour
  • 20 Jamming In Traffic
  • 21 Pre-Retirement Nerves, "Cop Killers"
  • 22 Talking Terrorism
  • 23 Murder In The MTA
  • 24 A Bad Day In Africa
  • 25 Voice Of America's Sons
  • 26 Game Time
  • 27 A Shocking Interrogation
  • 28 A Misappropriation Of Sector Resources
  • 29 Corpserate Greed
  • 30 A Waste Of Ammo
  • 31 "I Think I'm Going To Love The Future"
  • 32 Todd And Janelle
  • 33 The Dream Left Behind
  • 34 Tactical Destruction
  • 35 50 Year Storm
  • 36 Not Economically Viable
  • 37 Dutch & The Demon
  • 38 Prove It
  • 39 Massacre! / Main Title
  • 40 Captives Of The Thuggee
  • 41 Rotten Kid
  • 42 Hauser
  • 43 Personal Stuff
  • 44 Panic At The Galleria
  • 45 Border Crossing
  • 46 Marmot
  • 47 A Chat With The Pentagon
  • 48 Worthless Bonus Track

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