Making Monsters
Combichrist · 2010
56 min · 12 tracks · electro-industrial
Aggressive beats clash with gritty synths, weaving a dark narrative of struggle and transformation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Follow the Trail of Blood Start here — This track exemplifies Combichrist's signature blend of heavy beats and aggressive lyrics, illustrating themes of violence and inner turmoil that resonate throughout the album.
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Never Surrender — Its anthemic chorus and driving rhythm make it a standout, embodying resilience amidst chaos, which is a central theme of the album.
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Fuckmachine — With its provocative title and intense energy, this track encapsulates the band's confrontational style while exploring themes of desire and mechanical detachment.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines aggressive beats with narrative depth, showcasing strong production and a cohesive sound.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a relentless tempo, with tracks like 'Follow the Trail of Blood' and 'Throat Full of Glass' featuring aggressive beats and heavy synth layers.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements, such as 'Declamation', which sets a dark tone and narrative context for the following songs.
- The album closes with 'Reclamation', which shifts to a more introspective sound, contrasting 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
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
- steady build of aggressive energy
- relentless beats for focused workouts
- darkly melodic for intense moods
- consistent journey with emotional peaks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light, upbeat sounds
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid entry in the catalog, showcasing Combichrist's signature sound without major recognition.
- Career context
- Released on August 27, 2010, Making Monsters marked Combichrist's fifth studio album, following their commercial breakthrough with 2007's Today We Are All Demons. At this point in their career, the band had established themselves firmly within the electro-industrial scene, honing their signature sound that blends harsh electronic elements with aggressive vocals.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Skinny Puppy· Front Line Assembly· KMFDM
Tracklist
- 1 Declamation 1:55
- 2 Follow the Trail of Blood Start here 5:33
- 3 Never Surrender 4:48
- 4 Throat Full of Glass 4:48
- 5 Fuckmachine 5:15
- 6 Forgotten 4:07
- 7 Just Like Me 5:08
- 8 Slave to Machine 4:26
- 9 Through These Eyes of Pain 4:12
- 10 Monster:Murder:Kill 5:49
- 11 They 6:20
- 12 Reclamation 4:31
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