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Everybody's a Fuckin Expert

Shit and Shine · 2015

59 min · 12 tracks · noise rock

A chaotic blend of dissonance and rhythm that pushes the boundaries of noise rock with abrasive yet hypnotic grooves.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Signal Failure — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its jarring rhythms and distorted textures, immediately immersing listeners in Shit and Shine's unique sonic world.
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    Upside Down Cheeseburger — The song juxtaposes playful imagery with abrasive soundscapes, highlighting the band's ability to blend humor with chaos, which is central to their artistic identity.
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    Wespennest — At nearly nine minutes long, this track showcases an extended exploration of noise and rhythm, embodying the album's experimental spirit and inviting deep listening.
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    Working on My Fitness — This track combines catchy hooks with relentless energy, illustrating how Shit and Shine can craft engaging melodies within their challenging sound framework.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

61 /100
Treeline
Higher than 71% of albums we've rated

The album's chaotic structure and evolving motifs create a distinctive yet challenging listening experience.

What we noticed

  • The album features abrupt transitions between tracks, often shifting from chaotic noise to rhythmic patterns without warning.
  • Several tracks incorporate repetitive motifs that gradually evolve, creating a hypnotic effect amidst the dissonance.
  • The use of unconventional instruments and sound manipulation techniques contributes to a raw, abrasive texture throughout the record.
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
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

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.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Signal Failure 4:57
  • 2 Upside Down Cheeseburger 5:10
  • 3 Bus Station 3:01
  • 4 Wespennest 8:59
  • 5 Hay Ride 5:10

Disc 2

  • 1 Chop the Night 3:29
  • 2 Working on My Fitness 4:06
  • 3 Picnic Table 3:50
  • 4 Ass 4:31
  • 5 Rastplatz 6:17
  • 6 Stockwell 4:46
  • 7 Clapham North 5:20

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