March on Electric Children
The Blood Brothers · 2002
24 min · 9 tracks · post-hardcore
Frantic rhythms clash with chaotic melodies, creating a raw and frenetic sound that's both disorienting and electrifying.
Top tracks — play these first
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March On Electric Children! — This title track encapsulates the album's manic energy and lyrical fervor, serving as a rallying cry that showcases their signature blend of urgency and wit.
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New York Slave — This track highlights the band's ability to mix aggressive instrumentation with sharp social commentary, embodying their critique of urban life and consumer culture.
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Kiss of the Octopus — With its complex structure and unpredictable shifts, this track exemplifies the band's experimental approach while maintaining a catchy hook that reflects their art-punk roots.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's innovative sound and chaotic structure mark it as a standout in post-hardcore, influencing future artists.
What we noticed
- The album features abrupt tempo shifts, with tracks often transitioning from frenetic energy to quieter, more chaotic moments.
- Vocals are delivered in a call-and-response style, with multiple singers overlapping and trading lines throughout the songs.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, eschewing traditional verse-chorus formats for more fragmented arrangements.
- 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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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
- frantic bursts of chaotic energy
- explosive theatrical vocal performances
- short tracks for quick engagement
- intense live performance atmosphere
Maybe skip if you
- prefer smooth, laid-back sounds
- seek long, cohesive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2002, March on Electric Children was The Blood Brothers' third studio album, following their breakthrough record, Burn, Piano Island, Burn. At this point, they had solidified their presence in the post-hardcore scene, emerging as leaders of the sasscore subgenre with a distinct blend of punk energy and theatricality.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Locust· Refused· At the Drive-In
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Birth Skin / Death Leather 1:41
- 2 Meet Me at the Waterfront After the Social 2:43
- 3 March On Electric Children! 3:00
- 4 New York Slave 2:41
- 5 Kiss of the Octopus 2:36
- 6 Siamese Gun 3:19
- 7 Mr. Electric Ocean 2:14
- 8 Junkyard J. vs. The Skin Army Girlz / High Fives, LA Hives 2:54
- 9 American Vultures 3:27
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