What makes Fed Through the Teeth Machine by The Red Chord notable?

The album received positive reviews for its innovative approach to deathcore, showcasing a blend of technicality and aggression that influenced many subsequent bands in the genre. It debuted at number 48 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, marking a significant commercial achievement for the group. Released in January 2009, 'Fed Through the Teeth Machine' is The Red Chord's third studio album following their critically acclaimed release 'Clients' in 2006. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the deathcore genre and expanding their experimental sound.

How many songs are on Fed Through the Teeth Machine?

Fed Through the Teeth Machine has 12 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.

Fed Through the Teeth Machine

The Red Chord · 2009

35 min · 12 tracks · deathcore

Aggressive riffs and chaotic rhythms collide with guttural vocals, creating a relentless soundscape that defines modern deathcore.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Demoralizer — Opening with blistering speed and intensity, this track sets the tone for the entire album while highlighting the band's signature blend of chaos and precision.
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Hour of Rats — This track combines intricate guitar work with relentless pacing, showcasing The Red Chord's ability to fuse melody with brutality effectively.
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One Robot to Another — With its unique time signatures and unpredictable shifts, this song exemplifies the band's experimental edge and willingness to push genre boundaries.
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Mouthful of Precious Stones — The extended length allows for atmospheric build-up before unleashing ferocity, making it a standout moment that captures the album's dynamic range.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album showcases technical skill and aggression, solidifying its place in modern deathcore.

What we noticed

The album features rapid tempo changes, with tracks alternating between blast beats and slower, heavy breakdowns.
Guttural vocals are layered over intricate guitar riffs, often employing dissonant harmonies that create a chaotic sound.
Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, eschewing traditional verse-chorus formats in favor of abrupt transitions.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Hymns and Crippled Anthems

A shift in perspective occurs as the narrative voice becomes more personal, moving from external observations to internal struggles.

This transition deepens the emotional weight of the song, drawing listeners into a more intimate exploration of despair and conflict.

Tracklist

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

1 Demoralizer 2:31
2 Hour of Rats 2:40
3 Hymns and Crippled Anthems 2:55
4 Embarrassment Legacy 3:00
5 Tales of Martyrs and Disappearing Acts 2:09
6 Floating Through the Vein 3:15
7 Ingest the Ash 2:39
8 One Robot to Another 2:17
9 Mouthful of Precious Stones 4:21
10 The Ugliest Truth 2:42
11 Face Area Solution 2:01
12 Sleepless Nights in the Compound 4:51

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