Forget Your Own Face
Black Dresses · 2022
20 min · 8 tracks · noise pop
An abrasive yet melodic exploration of identity, anxiety, and resilience wrapped in chaotic noise pop textures.
Top tracks — play these first
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doomspiral — The track encapsulates the album's emotional core, blending frenetic energy with introspective lyrics that delve into feelings of despair and recovery.
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MONEY MAKES YOU STUPID — This track critiques consumerism with biting wit, juxtaposing catchy hooks against a backdrop of chaotic instrumentation that highlights the band's unique sound.
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GAY UGLY AND HARD TO UNDERSTAND — By embracing vulnerability and authenticity, this track stands out as a bold proclamation of self-acceptance amid societal pressures.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's chaotic yet melodic approach creates a unique sound that stands out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features distorted vocals layered over a driving beat, immediately establishing a chaotic soundscape.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo shifts, such as transitioning from frenetic energy to quieter, introspective moments within the same song.
- The use of unconventional song structures is prevalent, with many tracks lacking traditional verse-chorus formats and instead opting for more freeform arrangements.
- 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
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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doomspiral
A crucial moment occurs when the narrative shifts from describing overwhelming emotions to a declaration of determination to push through pain.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 u_u2 2:38
- 2 Let’s Be 2:05
- 3 earth worm 2:05
- 4 NO NORMAL 2:25
- 5 doomspiral 3:37
- 6 MONEY MAKES YOU STUPID 2:46
- 7 GAY UGLY AND HARD TO UNDERSTAND 2:44
- 8 nightwish 1:43
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