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EndEx

3Teeth · 2023

46 min · 12 tracks · industrial metal

A relentless fusion of industrial metal and rock, driven by dark themes and aggressive beats that challenge the listener.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Acme Death Machine — This track epitomizes 3Teeth's signature sound with its harsh electronic textures and biting lyrics that critique consumerism and violence. Its infectious chorus captures the essence of the album's overall message.
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    Higher Than Death — Opening with haunting synth lines, this track builds into a cathartic explosion, embodying the emotional intensity found throughout EndEx. The juxtaposition between melodic elements and aggressive instrumentation highlights the band's dynamic range.
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    Scorpion — Featuring a relentless rhythm and vivid imagery, this track stands out for its exploration of personal transformation amidst chaos. Its driving energy and lyrical depth make it a pivotal moment on the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album blends aggressive industrial metal with thematic depth, though its cohesion suffers from a cover track at the end.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a high-energy pace with aggressive beats, while the second half introduces more atmospheric elements and varied tempos.
  • Several tracks feature layered vocal effects and industrial soundscapes that create a dense auditory experience.
  • The final track is a cover, which shifts the tone significantly from the preceding original compositions.
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
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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 Xenogenesis 3:52
  • 2 Acme Death Machine 4:25
  • 3 Slum Planet 3:30
  • 4 What’s Left 3:36
  • 5 Merchant of the Void 3:32
  • 6 Higher Than Death 4:19
  • 7 ALI3N 3:24
  • 8 Plutonomicon 4:31
  • 9 Paralyze 3:35
  • 10 Scorpion 3:34
  • 11 Drift 4:05
  • 12 Everybody Wants to Rule the World 4:23

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