Top tracks — play these first
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20,000 Deaths for Eidelyn Gonzalez, 20,000 Deaths for Jamie Peterson — This track powerfully addresses violence against marginalized communities through stark imagery and haunting melodies, encapsulating the album's urgent tone.
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Jennifer Lopez — An ironic critique of celebrity culture, this song juxtaposes pop sensibilities with darker lyrical content, exemplifying the band's subversive approach.
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Dr. Troll — With its chaotic instrumentation and raw emotion, this track represents the album's emotional core while highlighting Xiu Xiu's experimental ethos.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's experimental textures and confrontational themes create a unique listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a jarring synth line in 'Helsabot' that sets an unsettling tone, which is maintained throughout the record.
- Tracks often feature abrupt transitions and dissonant melodies, creating a sense of discomfort and tension.
- Several songs include layered vocals that overlap and intertwine, contributing to the chaotic soundscape.
- The final track, 'Nieces Pieces', features a slow build-up that contrasts with the frenetic energy of earlier tracks, providing a disorienting conclusion.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- steady mid-tempo reflective sessions
- chaotic dissonance for daring listeners
- confessional themes with raw honesty
- thought-provoking tracks for deep thinking
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, instant gratification
- seek polished mainstream sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Xiu Xiu's reputation in underground music with bold themes.
- Career context
- Released in 2003, Fag Patrol is Xiu Xiu's second studio album, following their debut Knife Play. At this point in their career, the band was beginning to carve out a niche within the avant-garde music scene, showcasing their unique sound that blends personal narrative with socio-political commentary.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dirty Beaches· The Knife· FKA twigs
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Helsabot 5:03
- 2 King Earth, King Earth 5:40
- 3 20,000 Deaths for Eidelyn Gonzalez, 20,000 Deaths for Jamie Peterson 2:48
- 4 Dr. Troll 4:17
- 5 Jennifer Lopez 2:07
- 6 Brooklyn Dodgers 3:41
- 7 Asleep 3:38
- 8 I Broke Up 3:27
- 9 Nieces Pieces 3:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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