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Killing Time

Massacre · 1981

42 min · 13 tracks · experimental music

A dissonant blend of avant-garde textures and minimalist rhythms that challenge conventional song structures.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Killing Time — The title track encapsulates the album's ethos with its jagged guitar riffs and relentless pacing, serving as a manifesto for the band's experimental approach.
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    Aging with Dignity — This track combines stark lyrical content with an unsettling musical backdrop, highlighting the band's ability to intertwine thought-provoking themes with avant-garde soundscapes.
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    Tourism — With its extended duration, this piece allows for a deep exploration of sonic textures and rhythmic variations, demonstrating Massacre's innovative use of structure and improvisation.
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    Not the Person We Knew — The song's introspective lyrics paired with dissonant melodies create a haunting atmosphere that reflects on identity and change, central themes throughout the album.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Legs 2:04
  • 2 Aging with Dignity 3:06
  • 3 Subway Hearts 2:45
  • 4 Killing Time 2:54
  • 5 Corridor 1:58
  • 6 Lost Causes 3:15
  • 7 Not the Person We Knew 3:17
  • 8 Bones 1:41
  • 9 Tourism 4:12
  • 10 Surfing 1:15
  • 11 As Is 8:06
  • 12 After 5:01
  • 13 Gate 2:38

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