Released 30 years ago
Locust Star
Neurosis · 1996
47 min · 7 tracks · hardcore punk
A sprawling exploration of heavy textures and atmospheric soundscapes that blend primal intensity with introspective lyricism.
Top tracks — play these first
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Locust Star (edit) — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of destruction and rebirth, featuring dynamic shifts that mirror the lyrical content's exploration of existential dread.
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Aeon (11:46) — This lengthy piece exemplifies Neurosis' ability to create immersive soundscapes, combining haunting melodies with crushing riffs that evolve over time, reflecting their post-metal evolution.
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Crawl Inside — With its unsettling atmosphere and introspective lyrics, this track highlights the personal struggles expressed throughout the album, showcasing Neurosis' unique blend of heaviness and vulnerability.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's ambitious structure and sonic depth mark it as a significant work in its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features lengthy tracks, with several exceeding six minutes, allowing for gradual build-ups and atmospheric shifts.
- Vocals are often layered with effects, creating a haunting quality that blends into the dense instrumental backdrop.
- The first half of the album maintains a heavy, aggressive tone, while the latter half introduces more ambient and introspective elements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like dynamics with intensity
- introspective moments amid heaviness
- sprawling exploration of soundscapes
- peaks of primal emotional release
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1996, Locust Star marked Neurosis' transition into a more experimental sound following their earlier albums. This record followed the critically acclaimed Through Silver in Blood and solidified their reputation as pioneers in the post-metal genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Isis· Cult of Luna· Mastodon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Locust Star (edit) 4:01
- 2 Aeon (edit) 3:40
- 3 Eye 3:48
- 4 Aeon 11:46
- 5 Wolf Lava 9:09
- 6 Sustenance 9:50
- 7 Crawl Inside 4:51
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