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Freedom Bondage

Zeni Geva · 1995

38 min · 9 tracks · progressive rock

A chaotic blend of noise rock and progressive elements, unsettling yet compelling in its sonic exploration.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Hate Trader / Interzona — This track exemplifies the band's ability to merge dissonance with intricate rhythms, creating an immersive experience that encapsulates their unique sound.
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    Burn Your Flesh Out — With its aggressive instrumentation and thought-provoking themes, this track stands out as a powerful commentary on societal issues through visceral soundscapes.
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    Ground Zero — At nearly eleven minutes long, this epic closer combines dynamic shifts and atmospheric intensity, showcasing the band's penchant for extended compositions and complex structures.

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 album's chaotic structure and sonic experimentation mark it as a significant entry in noise rock.

What we noticed

  • The album features long tracks that often exceed six minutes, allowing for extended instrumental passages and gradual build-ups.
  • Several tracks incorporate abrupt shifts in dynamics, moving from quiet, ambient sections to intense, chaotic climaxes.
  • Vocals are often layered with effects, blending into the instrumentation rather than standing out as a separate element.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

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 Alienation, Part 1 1:34
  • 2 Alienation, Part 2 1:10
  • 3 Death Blows 3:23
  • 4 Burn Your Flesh Out 3:47
  • 5 Disorganization 3:14
  • 6 Hate Trader / Interzona 6:01
  • 7 Shi No Umi 4:07
  • 8 Freedom Bondage 4:18
  • 9 Ground Zero 10:57

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