Top tracks — play these first
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Castrate the Wreckage — Clocking in at just over a minute, this track showcases Lock Up's signature speed and aggression while delivering biting commentary on societal collapse.
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The Jesus Virus — This track stands out for its blistering pace and scathing lyrics that critique organized religion, encapsulating the album's overarching themes of disillusionment.
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Hate Breeds Suffering — The title track embodies the raw energy and despair present throughout the album, offering a powerful reflection on human nature and suffering.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This album showcases strong songwriting and execution within the grindcore genre, though it may feel repetitive over time.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent barrage of blast beats and heavily distorted guitar riffs, maintaining a relentless pace throughout its duration.
- Vocals alternate between guttural growls and high-pitched shrieks, often layering multiple vocal lines for added intensity.
- Several tracks incorporate tempo shifts that create brief moments of tension before returning to the aggressive grindcore assault.
- The lyrics address socio-political themes, with a focus on dark imagery and visceral language that complements the music's aggression.
- 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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7/10
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Feeding on the Opiate 1:29
- 2 Castrate the Wreckage 1:34
- 3 Violent Reprisal 1:02
- 4 Detestation 1:34
- 5 Retrogression 1:45
- 6 Slaughterous Ways 1:41
- 7 Dead Seas Scroll Deception 2:28
- 8 Hate Breeds Suffering 2:14
- 9 Catharsis 2:32
- 10 The Jesus Virus 1:33
- 11 Broken World 0:46
- 12 Horns of Venus 2:00
- 13 High Tide in a Sea of Blood 2:02
- 14 Cascade Leviathan 2:42
- 15 Fake Somebody / Real Nobody 2:00
- 16 The Sixth Extinction 2:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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