What makes New Erections by The Locust notable?

New Erections received attention for its provocative title and artwork, which sparked conversations about censorship and artistic expression. It was well-received by critics, appearing on various year-end lists and helping to maintain The Locust's reputation as boundary-pushers in punk music. Released in 2007, New Erections marked The Locust's return after a four-year hiatus following their 2003 album, Plague Soundscapes. This release showcased their relentless experimentation with sound and structure, solidifying their unique position within the hardcore punk scene as they continued to push boundaries.

How many songs are on New Erections?

New Erections has 11 tracks, running approximately 23 minutes.

New Erections

The Locust · 2007

23 min · 11 tracks · hardcore punk

A chaotic blend of frantic rhythms and abrasive noise, capturing the raw energy of hardcore punk in its most unrefined form.

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Top tracks — play these first

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God Wants Us All to Work in Factories — This track encapsulates the band's critique of societal expectations through its frenetic pace and harsh instrumentation, embodying the album's overarching themes of disillusionment.
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The Unwilling… Led by the Unqualified… Doing the Unnecessary… For the Ungrateful — The lengthy title itself serves as a satirical commentary on incompetence, while the song's structure reflects a chaotic narrative that mirrors its message.
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Hot Tubs Full of Brand New Fuel — With its absurd imagery and explosive sound, this track exemplifies The Locust's signature style, merging humor with their intense sonic assault.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

53 /100

Foothills

Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album's chaotic structure and aggressive sound mark it as distinctive within hardcore punk.

What we noticed

The album features tracks that rarely exceed two minutes, creating a relentless pace throughout.
Many songs employ abrupt tempo changes and dissonant chord progressions, contributing to a chaotic sound.
Vocals are often shouted in a manner that blends with the instrumentation rather than standing out as separate elements.
The final track ends with an extended noise outro, leaving a jarring impression that contrasts with typical song structures.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 AOTKPTA 3:02
2 We Have Reached an Official Verdict: Nobody Gives a Shit 1:23
3 The Unwilling… Led by the Unqualified… Doing the Unnecessary… For the Ungrateful 3:53
4 One Manometer Away From Mutually Assured Relocation 1:31
5 Full Frontal Obscurity 1:49
6 Scavenger, Invader 1:16
7 Hot Tubs Full of Brand New Fuel 2:00
8 God Wants Us All to Work in Factories 2:00
9 Book of Bot 4:29
10 Slum Service (Served on the Sly) 0:57
11 Tower of Mammal 1:10

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