For Those Aboot to Rock: Live at the Commodore
Strapping Young Lad · 2004
90 min · 19 tracks · death metal
A thunderous live album blending chaotic metal with industrial precision, capturing the raw energy of Strapping Young Lad's performance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Consequences — The track exemplifies the band's signature blend of aggression and melody, showcasing Devin Townsend's dynamic vocal range and the intricate instrumentation characteristic of their live performances.
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Oh My Fucking God — This high-energy track captures the chaotic spirit of the concert, featuring explosive riffs and a frenetic pace that leaves listeners feeling exhilarated.
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All Hail the New Flesh — With its complex structure and relentless intensity, this song serves as a powerful anthem that resonates with fans, highlighting the band’s thematic focus on societal issues.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures a high-energy live performance with strong compositions and distinct sound.
What we noticed
- The album features a continuous flow of tracks with minimal pauses, creating an immersive live experience.
- Several songs are repeated in the setlist, emphasizing key moments and crowd engagement.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- intense live energy and chaos
- long sessions of unrelenting sound
- cathartic release through loudness
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- raw emotion from live performance
Maybe skip if you
- prefer calm, soothing music
- want concise, radio-friendly tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, this live album came during a period of intense creativity for Strapping Young Lad, following their acclaimed studio release 'City' in 1997 and the subsequent 'Alien' in 2005. The band was solidifying their reputation as pioneers within the extreme metal scene, showcasing their relentless sound and engaging live presence.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fear Factory· Meshuggah· Gojira
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dire (intro) 1:05
- 2 Consequence 4:26
- 3 Relentless 3:11
- 4 Rape Song 4:01
- 5 Home Nucleonics 2:41
- 6 SYL 4:31
- 7 In the Rainy Season 5:29
- 8 Devour 3:13
- 9 Aftermath 7:11
- 10 Oh My Fucking God 4:38
- 11 Force Fed 5:42
- 12 Detox 9:07
- 13 All Hail the New Flesh 8:33
- 14 Far Beyond Metal 6:58
- 15 Relentless 3:04
- 16 Detox 5:39
- 17 The Band 5:11
- 18 Back Stage 3:35
- 19 [easter egg] 2:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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