Released 40 years ago
Just Keep Eating
Scratch Acid · 1986
32 min · 13 tracks · post-hardcore
A chaotic blend of dissonant guitars and frenetic rhythms propels a visceral exploration of absurdity and existential dread.
Top tracks — play these first
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Crazy Dan — The opening track sets a frenetic tone with its jagged riffs and erratic tempo shifts, encapsulating the band's chaotic style.
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Eyeball — At just over two minutes, this track exemplifies Scratch Acid's ability to deliver intense bursts of energy while maintaining a sense of humor in its absurdity.
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Ain't That Love? — This song stands out for its biting critique of romantic ideals, juxtaposing heavy instrumentation with sardonic lyrics.
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Albino Slug — With its sludgy rhythm and haunting vocals, this track explores themes of decay and alienation in a manner unique to the band's aesthetic.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's chaotic structure and dissonant sound create a distinctive experience within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a chaotic tone, maintaining an aggressive pace through the first half.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes and dissonant guitar riffs, creating a sense of unpredictability.
- The last three tracks slow down significantly, introducing a more contemplative atmosphere before concluding.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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 Crazy Dan 4:13
- 2 Eyeball 2:04
- 3 Big Bone Lick 3:48
- 4 Unlike a Baptist 2:28
- 5 Damned for All Time 2:01
- 6 Ain't That Love? 2:17
- 7 [untitled] 0:31
- 8 Holes 1:55
- 9 Albino Slug 3:22
- 10 Spit a Kiss 1:58
- 11 Amicus 3:13
- 12 Cheese Plug 2:40
- 13 [untitled] 2:15
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