International Blackjazz Society
Shining · 2015
38 min · 9 tracks · progressive rock
A chaotic blend of intense jazz, metal, and electronic elements creating an exhilarating sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Burn It All — This track exemplifies the album's raw energy and features a dynamic interplay between aggressive instrumentation and haunting vocal lines that encapsulate Shining's experimental ethos.
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The Last Stand — With its driving rhythms and intricate arrangements, this song showcases the band's technical prowess while tackling themes of resistance and struggle, making it a standout piece.
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Thousand Eyes — The track combines lush soundscapes with intense crescendos, reflecting the duality of beauty and chaos that defines the album's overarching narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's ambitious blend of genres creates a unique sound, though its chaotic structure may challenge repeat listens.
What we noticed
- The use of electronic elements is prominent throughout, with synthesized sounds layered over traditional instruments, enhancing the overall intensity.
- 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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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow with intense peaks
- focused listening for deep engagement
- cathartic release through frenetic energy
- immersive experience with narrative arcs
Maybe skip if you
- immediate gratification seekers
- casual background music listeners
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 23, 2015, 'International Blackjazz Society' is Shining's fifth studio album and represents their continued evolution after the critically acclaimed 'One One One' from 2013. The band further explores the fusion of avant-garde jazz with heavy metal and electronic influences, solidifying their unique sound in the progressive rock and jazz house genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Magma· King Crimson· The Mars Volta
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Admittance 1:06
- 2 The Last Stand 4:17
- 3 Burn It All 5:15
- 4 Last Day 4:09
- 5 Thousand Eyes 6:49
- 6 House of Warship 4:34
- 7 House of Control 6:50
- 8 Church of Endurance 0:58
- 9 Need 4:06
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