What makes Filth Rations by Trap Them notable?

Filth Rations received acclaim within the underground metal community for its unfiltered aggression and innovative approach to grindcore. Critics noted its strong production quality, which contributed to its impact on the genre, helping to elevate Trap Them's profile and influence among contemporaries. The album also garnered positive reviews from prominent publications like Decibel Magazine, further solidifying its place in the grindcore canon. In 2010, Trap Them released Filth Rations as their third studio album, following the critical success of 2007's Seance Prime. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation within the grindcore scene, showcasing a matured sound while maintaining their raw intensity. The album marked a pivotal moment as they began to experiment with more complex song structures and lyrical themes.

How many songs are on Filth Rations?

Filth Rations has 4 tracks, running approximately 13 minutes.

Filth Rations

Trap Them · 2010

13 min · 4 tracks · grindcore

A chaotic blend of relentless grindcore and ferocious lyrical aggression set against a backdrop of dissonant riffs.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Day Thirty Eight: Carnage Incarnate — This opening track sets the tone for the entire album with its explosive energy and aggressive instrumentation that exemplifies Trap Them's signature style.
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Day Forty: Dead Fathers Wading in the Bodyground — This track features intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts in tempo, showcasing the band's ability to blend chaos with structure effectively.
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Day Seven: Digital Dogs With Analog Collars — At just under two minutes, this piece delivers a fierce burst of sound that encapsulates the urgency and raw power of the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases strong songwriting and production, delivering a distinctive grindcore experience.

What we noticed

Each track maintains a high level of intensity, with tempos rarely dipping below fast-paced blast beats.
The guitar riffs are heavily dissonant and layered, creating a chaotic sound that complements the aggressive vocal delivery.
Tracks often shift abruptly between sections, with sudden tempo changes that keep the listener engaged and on edge.

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: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

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.

1 Day Thirty Eight: Carnage Incarnate 3:24
2 Day Thirty Nine: Degenerate Binds 3:28
3 Day Forty: Dead Fathers Wading in the Bodyground 5:06
4 Day Seven: Digital Dogs With Analog Collars 1:49

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