What makes Here at the End of All Things by The Number Twelve Looks Like You notable?

Here at the End of All Things received critical acclaim for its experimental approach and complex structures, helping to elevate the band's profile in the underground music scene. The album's unique blend of genres resonated with fans and critics alike, solidifying its place in the mathcore movement of the late 2000s. Released on June 17, 2008, this album marked The Number Twelve Looks Like You's third full-length project, following their 2006 effort 'Nuclear Sadness.' At this point, the band was solidifying its distinct sound within the mathcore genre while dealing with lineup changes that influenced their creative direction.

Who is Here at the End of All Things for?

Here at the End of All Things works well if you're into disorienting explorations of emotional turmoil, unexpected bursts of chaotic energy and immersive lengthy listening experiences.

How many songs are on Here at the End of All Things?

Here at the End of All Things has 15 tracks, running approximately 71 minutes.

Here at the End of All Things

The Number Twelve Looks Like You · 2008

71 min · 15 tracks · mathcore

Fractured rhythms and chaotic melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a disorienting yet compelling exploration of emotional turmoil.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Jay Walking Backwards — This opening track showcases the band's signature style with its intricate time signatures and abrupt transitions, setting the tone for the entire album.
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The Proud Parents Convention Held in the ER — This song exemplifies the band’s lyrical depth, using vivid imagery to depict chaotic life experiences amidst frenetic instrumentation.
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Jesus & Tori / Civeta Dei / Sleeping With the Fishes, See? — As a sprawling epic concluding the album, this track combines multiple musical ideas into a cohesive narrative that encapsulates the band's artistic vision.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

disorienting explorations of emotional turmoil
unexpected bursts of chaotic energy
immersive lengthy listening experiences
introspective moments between frenetic tracks

Maybe skip if you

prefer straightforward song structures
seek lighthearted, upbeat music

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on June 17, 2008, this album marked The Number Twelve Looks Like You's third full-length project, following their 2006 effort 'Nuclear Sadness.' At this point, the band was solidifying its distinct sound within the mathcore genre while dealing with lineup changes that influenced their creative direction.
Stylistic neighbors: The Dillinger Escape Plan· Converge· Botch

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

The Proud Parents Convention Held in the ER

A moment shifts from recounting a traumatic incident to an ironic commentary on societal norms regarding parenthood.

The juxtaposition of personal trauma against societal expectations creates a biting critique that deepens the listener's engagement with the themes presented throughout the album.