Entertainment, Death
The Spirit of the Beehive · 2021
36 min · 11 tracks · rock and roll
A chaotic blend of lo-fi rock, ethereal melodies, and experimental textures that challenges conventional song structures.
Top tracks — play these first
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ENTERTAINMENT — The opening track sets a tone of disorientation with its jarring shifts between melody and discord, encapsulating the album's theme of existential uncertainty.
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BAD SON — This track exemplifies the band's knack for blending catchy hooks with darker lyrical themes, presenting a critique of personal and societal expectations.
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I SUCK THE DEVIL’S COCK — A six-minute exploration of self-doubt and rebellion, this track features an extended instrumental section that highlights the band's experimental side.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's experimental approach and unique sound structure contribute to its distinctiveness and craft.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features layered vocals and dissonant guitar riffs, setting a chaotic tone.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes and unconventional song structures, often shifting between melodic and noisy sections.
- The final track fades out with ambient sounds, creating a sense of unresolved tension that contrasts with the earlier tracks.
- 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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5/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- chaotic bursts of youthful energy
- short tracks that provoke thought
- playful experimentation with sound
- dynamic shifts in emotional tone
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- want lengthy, meditative pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on April 9, 2021, Entertainment, Death is The Spirit of the Beehive's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed record Hypnic Jerks from 2019. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their identity within the indie rock scene while embracing a more avant-garde approach to songwriting and production.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 ENTERTAINMENT 2:44
- 2 THERE’S NOTHING YOU CAN’T DO 2:59
- 3 WRONG CIRCLE 2:51
- 4 BAD SON 2:51
- 5 GIVE UP YOUR LIFE 2:54
- 6 RAPID & COMPLETE RECOVERY 4:01
- 7 THE SERVER IS IMMERSED 2:49
- 8 IT MIGHT TAKE SOME TIME 2:38
- 9 WAKE UP (IN ROTATION) 2:56
- 10 I SUCK THE DEVIL’S COCK 6:40
- 11 DEATH 3:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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