Evolution Through Revolution
Brutal Truth · 2009
41 min · 20 tracks · grindcore
A chaotic blend of blistering grindcore and socio-political commentary, packed into tightly wound tracks that explode with intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Get a Therapist... Spare the World — This track combines brutal riffs with biting satire about societal issues, encapsulating the band's signature mix of humor and aggression.
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War Is Good — With its short runtime and explosive delivery, this track serves as a scathing critique of militarism, reflecting the band's penchant for sharp social commentary.
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Evolution Through Revolution — The title track stands out for its thematic depth, weaving together personal and political narratives through relentless instrumentation and vocal ferocity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intense grindcore with sharp political commentary, maintaining a strong energy but varying cohesion due to its length.
What we noticed
- The album features 20 tracks, with most songs averaging around two minutes in length, creating a relentless pace throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes and shifts in dynamics, often transitioning from blast beats to slower, heavier riffs.
- The lyrics are delivered with aggressive vocal styles that emphasize socio-political themes, often layered over complex instrumental arrangements.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of intense energy
- sharp social commentary themes
- for cathartic release
- enjoyed with headphones
- fits well in chaotic environments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, contemplative tracks
- seek melodic and soothing sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, 'Evolution Through Revolution' marked Brutal Truth's reunion album after a nearly decade-long hiatus. Following their breakup in 1999, the band returned to the grindcore scene with renewed vigor, showcasing their evolution both musically and thematically.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Napalm Death· Pig Destroyer· Anal Cunt
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Get a Therapist... Spare the World
A pivot in perspective shifts from individual struggle to collective apathy as the song's tempo intensifies.
This structural choice amplifies the critique of societal neglect by juxtaposing personal turmoil with broader existential themes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sugardaddy 2:36
- 2 Turmoil 1:04
- 3 Daydreamer 1:46
- 4 On the Hunt 1:00
- 5 Fist in Mouth 1:57
- 6 Get a Therapist... Spare the World 2:37
- 7 War Is Good 0:49
- 8 Evolution Through Revolution 2:52
- 9 Powder Burn 1:54
- 10 Attack Dog 0:42
- 11 Branded 0:06
- 12 Detatched 3:01
- 13 Global Good Guy 1:43
- 14 Humpty Finance 1:55
- 15 Semi-Automatic Carnation 2:55
- 16 Itch 2:44
- 17 Afterworld 3:26
- 18 Lifer 2:53
- 19 Bob Dylan Wrote Propaganda Songs 1:22
- 20 Grind Fidelity 3:55
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