Kiss the Pig
Today Is the Day · 2004
36 min · 11 tracks · noise rock
Aggressive noise rock melds with chaotic rhythms and unsettling themes, creating a visceral experience that challenges conventional sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Kiss the Pig — The title track exemplifies the album's chaotic intensity through its brief yet explosive structure, drawing listeners into its confrontational atmosphere.
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This Machine Kills Fascists — This track stands out for its biting commentary on societal issues, using aggressive instrumentation to amplify its message against oppression.
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Birthright — Spanning over twelve minutes, this closing track encapsulates the album's emotional depth and sonic experimentation, showcasing the band's ability to blend noise with profound reflection.
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 aggressive sound create a distinctive noise rock experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features aggressive guitar riffs and dissonant melodies, setting a chaotic tone that persists throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes and unconventional song structures, challenging traditional verse-chorus formats.
- The use of layered vocals creates a sense of urgency and tension, often overlapping in a way that enhances the unsettling themes.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- chaotic bursts of energy
- short tracks for quick engagement
- intense exploration of discomfort
- cathartic release of frustration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic, soothing sounds
- seek extended, cohesive journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2004, Kiss the Pig marked Today Is the Day's fifth studio album, following the critically acclaimed In the Eyes of God. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their position as pioneers within the noise rock scene, pushing boundaries with their distinctive sound and confrontational lyrical content.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Unsane· The Jesus Lizard· Melvins
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Why They Hate Us 3:35
- 2 Kiss the Pig 2:00
- 3 Mother's Ruin 2:27
- 4 This Machine Kills Fascists 2:46
- 5 Outland 1:40
- 6 Don't Trend on Hope 2:25
- 7 Sympathy Junky 0:44
- 8 Platinum Pussy 4:43
- 9 Train Train 0:40
- 10 Bee's Wax and Star Wars 3:13
- 11 Birthright 12:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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