God Hears Pleas of the Innocent
Killdozer · 1995
36 min · 11 tracks · post-hardcore
Heavy, abrasive guitars clash with sardonic lyrics, creating a chaotic soundscape that embodies the angst of the mid-'90s alternative scene.
Top tracks — play these first
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A Mother Has a Hard Road — This track opens the album with a jarring intensity, setting the tone for the chaotic themes explored throughout. Its biting lyrics cleverly juxtapose personal struggle against broader societal issues.
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I Have Seen Grown Men Cry — The longest track on the album, it delves into themes of vulnerability and despair, showcasing the band's ability to blend emotional depth with their signature abrasive sound. The slow build-up creates a haunting atmosphere that lingers.
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Porky's Dead — A standout track that exemplifies Killdozer's knack for dark humor intertwined with heavy instrumentation. Its memorable chorus and relentless energy make it a quintessential example of their style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's chaotic sound and sardonic lyrics reflect its mid-'90s alternative roots, appealing to a niche audience.
What we noticed
- The album features heavy, distorted guitar riffs that dominate the mix, often accompanied by shouted vocals that enhance the abrasive sound.
- Tracks like 'Daddy's Boy' and 'Cannonball Run II '95' employ unconventional song structures, frequently shifting dynamics and tempos.
- Several tracks incorporate dark humor in their lyrics, creating a contrast between the aggressive instrumentation and sardonic themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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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Daddy's Boy
Familial expectations are confronted directly reveals an unsettling tension between attachment and resentment.
This structural shift from external commentary to personal confrontation deepens the complexity of the narrative, highlighting the ambivalence often felt towards parental figures.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Mother Has a Hard Road 2:55
- 2 Porky's Dead 4:15
- 3 Pour Man 3:27
- 4 The Buzzard 2:58
- 5 Paul Doesn't Understand Jazz 1:30
- 6 Daddy's Boy 2:52
- 7 The Nobbies (A Sea Chanty) 4:02
- 8 Big Song of Hell 3:42
- 9 Cannonball Run II '95 2:03
- 10 I Have Seen Grown Men Cry 5:28
- 11 Spork 2:54
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