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Hot Flesh Rumble

The Scaramanga Six · 2008

78 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock

An explosive blend of darkly theatrical rock and punk energy, swirling with vivid imagery and sharp lyrical wit.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Baggage — This track encapsulates the album's blend of urgency and reflection, featuring dynamic shifts in tempo that mirror its lyrical exploration of emotional weight.
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    Soul Destroyer — With its haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, this song stands out as a stark commentary on inner turmoil, exemplifying the band's art rock influences.
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    Vesuvius — This track delivers a climactic blend of tension and release, showcasing intricate arrangements that highlight the band's theatrical flair and musical complexity.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Walking Through Houses

    The imagery shifts from concrete descriptions of domestic spaces to abstract feelings of isolation and disconnection.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Elemental 4:48
  • 2 Pincers 3:30
  • 3 Baggage 4:10
  • 4 The Throning Room 3:10
  • 5 We Rode The Storm 3:17
  • 6 Smite My Face 3:05
  • 7 You Do, You Die! 2:41
  • 8 Soul Destroyer 4:45
  • 9 Last Roll Of The Dice 5:04
  • 10 Damned If You Don't, Damned If You Do 2:40
  • 11 Trouble 4:03
  • 12 Walking Through Houses 4:57
  • 13 I Wear My Heart On My Sleeve 4:52
  • 14 Autopsy Of The Mind 5:26
  • 15 Lifeblood Running Dry 1:58
  • 16 Vesuvius 5:35
  • 17 Sunken Eyes 6:52
  • 18 The Towering Inferno 7:53

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