Eyehategod
Eyehategod · 2014
43 min · 11 tracks · sludge metal
A raw and unfiltered blend of crushing riffs and bleak lyrical themes that epitomizes the sludge metal genre.
Top tracks — play these first
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Agitation! Propaganda! — This opening track sets the tone with its aggressive instrumentation and biting commentary on societal issues, showcasing the band's signature sound immediately.
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Trying to Crack the Hard Dollar — With its driving rhythm and sardonic lyrics, this track encapsulates the band's critique of capitalism while maintaining an infectious groove that exemplifies their style.
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Parish Motel Sickness — This song features haunting melodies intertwined with harsh vocals, reflecting the personal struggles of addiction that permeate much of the album’s narrative.
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Nobody Told Me — The track combines raw emotional weight with sludgy riffs, illustrating a deep sense of disillusionment that resonates throughout the record.
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Medicine Noose — Closing out the album, this track delivers a powerful summation of the themes explored, merging intense instrumentation with poignant lyrical imagery.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's raw sound and dynamic shifts create a distinct sludge metal experience that rewards repeat listens.
What we noticed
- Tracks often feature abrupt tempo shifts, moving from slow, crushing sections to fast-paced, aggressive outbursts.
- Several songs incorporate spoken word elements layered over instrumental chaos, adding to the bleak atmosphere.
- The final track concludes with an extended instrumental fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of unease.
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- raw intensity with crushing riffs
- short bursts of chaotic energy
- bleak themes for heavy reflection
- pacing that demands attention
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished production styles
- want lighthearted, upbeat tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 1, 2014, this self-titled album marked Eyehategod's first studio effort in over a decade since 'Confederacy of Ruined Lives' in 2000. The band emerged from a challenging period marked by lineup changes and personal struggles, making this album a significant return to form.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Agitation! Propaganda! 2:23
- 2 Trying to Crack the Hard Dollar 3:02
- 3 Parish Motel Sickness 3:41
- 4 Quitter’s Offensive 3:45
- 5 Nobody Told Me 3:39
- 6 Worthless Rescue 3:57
- 7 Framed to the Wall 3:27
- 8 Robitussin and Rejection 3:38
- 9 Flags and Cities Bound 7:10
- 10 Medicine Noose 3:22
- 11 The Age of Bootcamp 5:10
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