Human Desolation
X Marks the Pedwalk · 1993
50 min · 11 tracks · electro-industrial
Dark, pulsating rhythms intertwine with haunting vocals to create a bleak soundscape of despair and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Desolation — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of hopelessness and features intricate layering of sounds that epitomize the band's style.
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Criminal Disharmony — This track showcases a stark contrast between aggressive beats and melodic undertones, highlighting the band's ability to blend chaos with beauty.
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...Call You... — With its haunting lyrics and atmospheric production, this song exemplifies the emotional depth present throughout the album while adding a sense of vulnerability.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines dark electronic elements with innovative structures, making it a notable entry in the electro-industrial genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build intensity with layered synths and driving beats, while the second half shifts to more atmospheric soundscapes.
- Vocals are often processed with effects, creating a haunting quality that blends into the instrumentation rather than standing apart.
- 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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8/10
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I See You 3:48
- 2 The Relapse 3:40
- 3 Desolation 7:08
- 4 Repulsion 6:14
- 5 Criminal Disharmony 3:55
- 6 Paranoid Illusions 4:10
- 7 Experience 6:22
- 8 The Trap 4:29
- 9 Taciturnity 2:52
- 10 ...Call You... 4:05
- 11 Don’t Fall Asleep 3:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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