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Cop Shoot Cop · 1989

20 min · 7 tracks · industrial rock

Aggressive industrial rock collides with punk's raw energy, creating a soundscape of chaos and dark humor.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Shine on Elizabeth — This track opens the album with an unsettling mix of dissonance and melody, establishing the band's chaotic aesthetic while addressing themes of disillusionment.
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    Fire in the Hole — With its relentless pace and biting lyrics, this song exemplifies Cop Shoot Cop's fusion of punk energy and industrial elements, making it a standout track that encapsulates their ethos.
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    Robert Tilton Handjob — This track showcases their characteristic dark humor and critique of American media culture, using abrasive sounds to reinforce its satirical message.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases a blend of aggressive energy and dark humor, establishing a distinct sound within industrial rock.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks maintain a relentless tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and driving percussion, creating a sense of urgency.
  • Tracks four and five introduce slower, more atmospheric sections that contrast sharply with the preceding intensity.
  • The final two tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, with abrupt shifts in dynamics and tempo that enhance the chaotic feel.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Shine on Elizabeth 2:45
  • 2 Mistake 3:43
  • 3 Smash Retro 1:42
  • 4 Triumphal Theme 2:47
  • 5 Lie 2:47
  • 6 Fire in the Hole 3:18
  • 7 Robert Tilton Handjob 3:29

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