What makes Fixation On A Co-Worker by Deadguy notable?

Fixation On A Co-Worker is recognized for its raw energy and complex structures, influencing the mathcore movement significantly. It received critical acclaim from various publications, establishing Deadguy as a key player in the underground music scene during the mid-90s. Released on January 1, 1995, Fixation On A Co-Worker was Deadguy's debut album, emerging during their formative years as they helped define the mathcore genre. This record followed a series of EPs that showcased their intense sound, laying the groundwork for their influence on both metalcore and hardcore scenes.

How many songs are on Fixation On A Co-Worker?

Fixation On A Co-Worker has 10 tracks, running approximately 30 minutes.

Fixation On A Co-Worker

Deadguy · 1995

30 min · 10 tracks · metalcore

Frantic rhythms and dissonant melodies collide with raw, anguished vocals in a relentless exploration of tension and chaos.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Doom Patrol — Opening with an explosive intensity, this track sets the tone for the entire album with its complex time signatures and aggressive instrumentation.
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Die With Your Mask On — This track exemplifies the band's ability to blend chaotic riffs with haunting melodies, showcasing their unique approach to songwriting within the genre.
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Crazy Eddie — As the album's closing piece, it builds a visceral climax with its dynamic shifts and relentless pace, leaving a lasting impact on listeners.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

55 /100

Foothills

Higher than 45% of albums we've rated

The album's frantic energy and complex structures mark it as a significant entry in the mathcore genre.

What we noticed

The album opens with a rapid-fire tempo that rarely slows down, maintaining high energy throughout its ten tracks.
Vocals alternate between anguished screams and spoken word sections, enhancing the chaotic atmosphere of the music.

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

Tracklist

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

1 Doom Patrol 2:49
2 Pins and Needles 2:07
3 Die With Your Mask On 3:15
4 Baby Arm 2:30
5 Makeshift Atomsmasher 2:39
6 The Extremist 3:10
7 Nine Stitches 2:16
8 Riot Stairs 3:44
9 Apparatus 2:06
10 Crazy Eddie 5:45

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