Enlightenment Through a Chemical Catalyst
Mentallo & the Fixer · 2007
73 min · 9 tracks · industrial music
A dark, hypnotic blend of industrial rhythms and haunting melodies that explores themes of consciousness and existentialism.
Top tracks — play these first
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Outside the Pharmacies of Fairyland — This track captures the album's overarching theme by juxtaposing whimsical imagery with darker undertones, reflecting a critical view of escapism through medication.
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Very Sudden Onset of Incoherence — The song’s relentless pace and chaotic structure mirror its title, evoking feelings of confusion and disarray that resonate throughout the album.
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Commandments for the Molecular Age — This track stands out for its incisive commentary on modernity and bioethics, utilizing sharp electronic elements to enhance its message.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features intricate arrangements and a cohesive dark atmosphere, making it distinct within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow build-up of layered synths and industrial beats, establishing a dark atmosphere that persists throughout.
- Several songs incorporate spoken word elements interspersed with melodic lines, enhancing the thematic exploration of consciousness.
- The final track concludes with an extended ambient outro that fades out slowly, leaving a lingering sense of introspection.
- 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
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Once Upon a Time 2:57
- 2 Outside the Pharmacies of Fairyland 10:52
- 3 Amigdula 14:16
- 4 Very Sudden Onset of Incoherence 10:59
- 5 Brute Force Uploading 5:45
- 6 Coming Apart Perfectly 4:43
- 7 Felt So Good That I Cried 7:14
- 8 First Flower After the Flood 10:32
- 9 Commandments for the Molecular Age 6:14
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