Dragging Down the Enforcer
Eyehategod · 2008
27 min · 11 tracks · sludge metal
A raw, unrelenting barrage of sludge metal that merges chaotic riffs with an underlying sense of desperation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Relive the Crime — This track opens with a ferocious intensity that sets the tone for the entire album, encapsulating the band's gritty sound and lyrical themes of violence and despair.
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Alcohol Tobacco Firearms — The song's title captures a provocative critique of societal issues, while its relentless riffing exemplifies the band's ability to blend heaviness with pointed commentary.
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Dragging Down the Enforcer — As the title track, it embodies the album’s core message, featuring a dynamic structure and haunting vocals that reflect the struggle against oppressive forces.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines aggressive riffs with dynamic shifts, maintaining a distinct sludge metal identity throughout.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief instrumental intro that sets a dark tone before launching into aggressive, fast-paced riffs.
- Tracks often feature abrupt tempo shifts, alternating between chaotic sections and slower, heavier grooves.
- Several songs incorporate feedback and distortion as integral elements of their sound, creating a raw and abrasive atmosphere.
- The final track fades out with a prolonged instrumental section, allowing the listener to absorb the intensity of the preceding material.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- raw intensity with relentless energy
- short bursts of chaotic expression
- frenzied urgency in every track
- cathartic release of pent-up frustration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic, soothing sounds
- want lengthy, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Dragging Down the Enforcer marked Eyehategod's first full-length album in over a decade, following their 1996 release, Dopesick. The band faced significant challenges during this period, including lineup changes and legal issues, which culminated in a hiatus before returning to create this album. This release showcased their enduring influence in the sludge metal genre and reaffirmed their commitment to their distinctive sound.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:56
- 2 Relive the Crime 2:56
- 3 Safety Off 3:47
- 4 Double Barrel Solves Everything 2:47
- 5 Alcohol Tobacco Firearms 2:53
- 6 Mercy Shot 2:32
- 7 Narco-Terroristos 2:07
- 8 Siege Mentality 2:23
- 9 Walking Papers 3:03
- 10 Dragging Down the Enforcer 2:56
- 11 Outro 0:54
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