Hysterics
Rolo Tomassi · 2008
41 min · 12 tracks · mathcore
A chaotic blend of intricate rhythms and emotive vocals that pushes the boundaries of mathcore while exploring diverse sonic landscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Potato Famine — The opening track sets a frantic pace with dissonant riffs and abrupt transitions, encapsulating the album's chaotic energy and establishing the band's sound.
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Radical Chic — This track features a compelling interplay between gentle melodies and aggressive outbursts, highlighting Rolo Tomassi's ability to blend contrasting elements seamlessly.
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I Played Her Pet Sounds/She Showed Me Diff'rent Strokes — The song showcases playful lyricism alongside complex time signatures, demonstrating the band’s unique approach to songwriting that combines humor with technical proficiency.
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Xerxes — Closing with an atmospheric build-up leading into intense chaos, this track serves as a fitting culmination of the album's themes while pushing musical boundaries.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- unpredictable structures that surprise
- intense waves of chaotic energy
- immersive headphone detail exploration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song formats
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2008, Hysterics was Rolo Tomassi's debut full-length album, following their earlier EPs. At this point, the band was carving out a unique niche within the mathcore scene, drawing attention for their innovative sound and dynamic female vocals.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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What Swallows a Rainbow
The moment shifts from introspective musings to an explosive declaration that contrasts vulnerability with raw power.
This structural shift underscores the emotional dichotomy present throughout the album, illustrating how moments of fragility can erupt into fierce intensity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Potato Famine 3:04
- 2 Mostly Untitled 2:38
- 3 What Swallows a Rainbow 3:20
- 4 Uptight Staircase 3:02
- 5 Radical Chic 4:13
- 6 Charlie's Infatuation With Magical Moss 4:47
- 7 Debris 2:43
- 8 I Don't Know Man 3:22
- 9 I Played Her Pet Sounds/She Showed Me Diff'rent Strokes 3:01
- 10 You Tell Yourself It's Easy 4:03
- 11 Ascend Again 1:59
- 12 Xerxes 5:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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