Released 12 years ago this November
Full of Hell & Merzbow
Merzbow · 2014
58 min · 16 tracks · industrial music
A relentless barrage of harsh noise and drone, merging chaotic textures with unsettling soundscapes that challenge conventional listening.
Top tracks — play these first
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High Fells Start here — Clocking in at over four minutes, this track epitomizes the collaboration's expansive sound design, blending dense layers of noise with atmospheric elements that create an immersive listening experience.
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Ljudet av Gud — This nearly six-minute piece stands out for its use of subtle tonal shifts amidst overwhelming distortion, reflecting the album's thematic exploration of chaos and beauty in sound.
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Raise Thee, Great Wall, Bloodied and Terrible — With its dynamic structure and contrasting sections, this track illustrates the collaborative spirit between Merzbow and Full of Hell, effectively merging their respective sounds into a singular experience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's relentless noise and unique blend of styles create a distinct experience within the industrial genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a continuous flow of harsh noise, with tracks blending into one another without clear breaks.
- Each track employs a dense layering of sound textures, often incorporating feedback and distortion to create an overwhelming auditory experience.
- Several tracks utilize abrupt shifts in dynamics, alternating between moments of extreme intensity and quieter, more subdued passages.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- challenging auditory experiences
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- intense focus and concentration
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — The album merges chaotic textures, showcasing a departure from conventional sound.
- Themes
- auditory boundaries· industrial wasteland· sonic experimentation
- Career context
- By 2014, Merzbow, the project of Japanese noise artist Masami Akita, had already established a prolific career spanning over three decades. 'Full of Hell & Merzbow' came as a collaboration with the American grindcore band Full of Hell, marking a significant intersection between noise music and extreme metal, showcasing Akita's adaptability and influence within these genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nurse With Wound· Whitehouse· The Haxan Cloak
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Burst Synapse 1:01
- 2 Gordian Knot 0:55
- 3 Humming Miter 0:43
- 4 Blue Litmus 2:05
- 5 Raise Thee, Great Wall, Bloodied and Terrible 2:28
- 6 Thrum in the Deep 2:42
- 7 Shattered Knife 0:52
- 8 Mute 0:33
- 9 High Fells Start here 4:38
- 10 Ljudet av Gud 5:43
- 11 Fawn Heads and Unjoy 1:23
Disc 2
- 1 Ergot 5:16
- 2 Merzdrone 4:10
- 3 Aphid 8:14
- 4 Crumbling Ore 4:09
- 5 Litany of Desire 13:46
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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