Released 30 years ago
East Side Militia
Chemlab · 1996
45 min · 10 tracks · industrial rock
A gritty fusion of distorted guitars and electronic beats, pushing the boundaries of industrial rock into darker territories.
Top tracks — play these first
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Jesus Christ Porno Star — This track exemplifies the album's thematic exploration of taboo and societal critique through provocative lyrics layered over pulsating rhythms.
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Pyromance — With its compelling combination of seductive melodies and harsh industrial sounds, this track highlights Chemlab's ability to create tension within their music.
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Electric Molecular — At just under three minutes, this brief yet potent track showcases Chemlab’s knack for creating intense atmospheres using minimalistic instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends industrial rock elements but may not fully resonate on repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that combines heavy guitar riffs and electronic elements, setting a dark tone that persists throughout.
- The use of silence before the final track creates an unsettling pause, enhancing the album's overall atmosphere.
- 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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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 Suture / Exile on Mainline 4:34
- 2 Jesus Christ Porno Star 6:24
- 3 Vera Blue (96/69) 6:38
- 4 Pyromance 4:04
- 5 Suture / Lo-Grade Fever 5:22
- 6 Electric Molecular 2:43
- 7 Suture / Latex 4:01
- 8 Pink 5:16
- 12 [silence] 0:04
- 13 Exiled (“Suck on This” mix) 5:55
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