Last Call in Jonestown
Polkadot Cadaver · 2013
47 min · 12 tracks · alternative metal
A surreal blend of theatrical metal and darkly whimsical narratives, woven into an avant-garde tapestry of sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Last Call in Jonestown — The title track sets the tone for the entire album with its haunting melodies and vivid storytelling that captures listeners immediately.
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Painkiller — This track exemplifies the band's ability to blend heavy riffs with intricate arrangements, creating a powerful anthem about escape and relief.
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Touch You Like Caligula — With provocative lyrics and an infectious chorus, this song explores themes of obsession while maintaining an engaging rhythm that showcases the band's theatrical flair.
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Animal Kingdom — This track features complex rhythms and layered vocals, reflecting both chaos and harmony, emblematic of the album's overall thematic exploration.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong narrative depth and musical experimentation, solidifying its unique voice in alternative metal.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features a gradual build-up, layering instruments and vocals to create an immersive atmosphere.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, shifting from heavy riffs to softer, more melodic sections within the same song.
- The lyrics often tell surreal stories, with recurring themes of madness and existentialism that are reflected in the music's dynamic shifts.
- The final track serves as an epilogue, featuring a stripped-down arrangement that contrasts sharply with the preceding 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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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Phantasmagoria
The shift from surreal imagery to stark reality occurs midway through the song, contrasting fantastical elements with harsh truths.
This juxtaposition enhances the emotional weight of the track, creating a disorienting yet compelling experience that mirrors life’s unpredictability.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Last Call in Jonestown 4:02
- 2 Phantasmagoria 4:14
- 3 Painkiller 3:49
- 4 Touch You Like Caligula 5:21
- 5 Sheer Madness 2:45
- 6 Impure Thoughts 4:10
- 7 Rats and Black Widows 3:10
- 8 Lunatic 4:00
- 9 All the King's Men 3:47
- 10 Animal Kingdom 4:17
- 11 Transistors of Mercy 5:25
- 12 Epilogue 2:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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