What makes Flight of the Wounded Locust by The Locust notable?

This album is significant for its role in shaping the noise rock and mathcore scenes, influencing numerous underground bands with its unconventional song structures and provocative titles. It received notable critical acclaim, including praise from publications like Pitchfork, which acknowledged its unique approach to punk music. Released in 2001, Flight of the Wounded Locust was The Locust's second studio album, following their self-titled debut. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation for blending hardcore punk with avant-garde elements, pushing the boundaries of genre conventions and performance art.

How many songs are on Flight of the Wounded Locust?

Flight of the Wounded Locust has 11 tracks, running approximately 10 minutes.

Flight of the Wounded Locust

The Locust · 2001

10 min · 11 tracks · hardcore punk

Frantic bursts of chaotic energy collide with absurdist humor in a relentless barrage of hardcore punk fury.

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Gluing Carpet to Your Genitals Does Not Make You a Cantaloupe — Opening the album with a title that embodies the band's surreal humor, this track sets a frenetic pace that encapsulates their chaotic sound.
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This Is Radio Surgery — This track showcases The Locust's ability to blend absurdity with aggression, featuring disjointed rhythms that create an unpredictable listening experience.
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Flight of the Wounded Locust — As the title track, it serves as a culmination of the album's themes, combining complex time signatures with biting social commentary amidst a chaotic backdrop.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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69 /100

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Higher than 94% of albums we've rated

The EP's chaotic energy and absurdist themes create a distinctive sound that has influenced underground scenes.

What we noticed

The first track opens with a rapid-fire tempo and chaotic instrumentation, setting a frenzied tone that persists throughout the EP.
Each song is under three minutes long, creating a relentless pace that rarely allows for breathing room.
The lyrics feature absurdist humor and provocative imagery, often delivered in a shouted vocal style that complements the aggressive instrumentation.
Transitions between tracks are abrupt, contributing to the overall sense of urgency and disorientation.

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: 9/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

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

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1 Gluing Carpet to Your Genitals Does Not Make You a Cantaloupe 0:50
2 Turning Your Merchandise Into a Ripped Wall of Mini-Abs 0:37
3 Bring Your 6.5 Italian Carbine 0:43
4 Alas, Here Come the Hypochondriacs to Wait With You in the Lobby 0:43
5 Siphoning Projectiles During Selective Amnesia 1:06
6 Get Off the Cross, the Wood Is Needed 0:42
7 Wet Nurse Syndrome Hand-Me-Down Display Case 0:34
8 This Is Radio Surgery 0:41
9 Spitting in the Faces of Fools as a Source of Nutrition 0:45
10 Sever the Toes 0:52
11 Flight of the Wounded Locust 2:36

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