Released 20 years ago
Human Animal
Wolf Eyes · 2006
33 min · 8 tracks · noise music
A visceral exploration of sound where harsh noise collides with unsettling atmospheres and fragmented rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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A Million Years Start here — The opening track sets a disorienting tone with its layered textures and abrasive ambiance, encapsulating the album's overarching themes of decay and time.
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Human Animal — The title track merges chaotic soundscapes with haunting vocalizations, creating an unsettling reflection on human existence that resonates throughout the record.
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Leper War — This track features a relentless pulse and sonic disarray that exemplifies Wolf Eyes' ability to balance harshness with rhythmic complexity, making it a standout piece.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's innovative sound design and unique approach to noise music mark it as a significant entry in the genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that combines distorted vocals and abrasive textures, setting a confrontational tone.
- The use of unconventional instruments and found sounds throughout the record contributes to its fragmented rhythmic structure.
- 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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9/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- harrowing sonic exploration experience
- short bursts of intense noise
- primal screams and dissonant textures
- uneasy atmosphere for late nights
Maybe skip if you
- seeks melodic and structured sounds
- prefers soothing background music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Notable for its critical reception and innovative approach in the noise genre.
- Career context
- By the release of 'Human Animal', Wolf Eyes had solidified their position in the underground noise scene following their acclaimed album 'Burned Mind' in 2004. This album continued to push their experimental boundaries, showcasing their unique approach to sound manipulation and live performance artistry as they gained recognition beyond the noise genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Merzbow· The Body· Nurse With Wound
Tracklist
- 1 A Million Years Start here 5:01
- 2 Lake of Roaches 1:58
- 3 Rationed Rot 8:09
- 4 Human Animal 3:32
- 5 Rusted Mange 2:12
- 6 Leper War 6:03
- 7 The Driller 3:58
- 8 Noise Not Music 2:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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