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Episode 2: Medecine Cake

Pleymo · 2002

48 min · 13 tracks · nu metal

A frenetic blend of heavy guitar riffs and electronic beats, merging nu metal aggression with experimental soundscapes.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Tank Club — This track showcases a distinct fusion of aggressive rhythms and melodic hooks, embodying the band's innovative approach to nu metal.
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    Tout le monde se lève — With its anthemic chorus and powerful energy, this song illustrates Pleymo's knack for creating rousing moments that resonate with live audiences.
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    New Wave — The experimentation with electronic elements alongside hard-hitting guitar demonstrates Pleymo's forward-thinking in blending genres within the nu metal framework.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases energetic compositions and blends genres effectively, though it may not have lasting depth.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a spoken-word intro that sets a thematic tone before launching into high-energy tracks with heavy guitar riffs.
  • The use of electronic elements is prominent, with synthesizers and samples interwoven throughout the heavier instrumentation.
  • The final track features a gradual fade-out, leaving an unresolved feeling that contrasts with the more aggressive earlier songs.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • United Nowhere

    The bridge shifts from collective frustration to an introspective questioning of personal identity amidst societal chaos.

    This structural choice provides a contrast that deepens the impact of the lyrics, moving from a communal sentiment to individual contemplation.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Intro: Dr. Volodim Tank Feature Animation 1:05
  • 2 Tank Club 3:27
  • 3 New Wave 3:31
  • 4 Kubrick 3:32
  • 5 Tout le monde se lève 3:38
  • 6 United Nowhere 3:45
  • 7 World 3:49
  • 8 Compact 3:50
  • 9 Ce soir c'est grand soir 4:00
  • 10 Shugga 3:39
  • 11 Star FM-R 4:33
  • 12 Casino 3:55
  • 13 Muck 5:58

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