No Good to Anyone
Today Is the Day · 2020
49 min · 14 tracks · noise rock
A chaotic blend of noise rock and experimental soundscapes that challenges the listener with its raw intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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No Good to Anyone — The opening track encapsulates the album's frenetic energy and thematic exploration of existential despair, setting the tone for the entire record.
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Burn in Hell — This track stands out with its aggressive tempo and confrontational lyrics, showcasing the band's signature blend of heaviness and introspection.
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Callie — With its more melodic approach juxtaposed against the chaos, 'Callie' reveals the band's ability to balance aggression with vulnerability.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's raw intensity and unconventional structures create a distinctive sound within the noise rock genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features dissonant guitar riffs layered over chaotic drumming, setting a confrontational tone.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes and unconventional song structures, often shifting from melodic sections to harsh noise.
- The last three tracks feature a gradual decrease in intensity, with 'Rockets and Dreams' closing the album on a more reflective note.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- visceral bursts of chaotic energy
- introspective moments amidst intensity
- short tracks for quick engagement
- sudden shifts in emotional tone
Maybe skip if you
- seeking smooth, consistent flow
- prefer straightforward melodic structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 28, 2020, 'No Good to Anyone' marks Today Is the Day's return after a five-year hiatus since their previous album, 'Animal Mother'. At this point in their career, they were navigating a landscape that had changed significantly since their earlier works, pushing boundaries further into dissonance and experimental territory.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Unsane· The Jesus Lizard· Melvins
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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No Good to Anyone
The moment shifts from chaotic instrumentals to an unsettling calm before unleashing visceral imagery of self-doubt.
This transition emphasizes the internal struggle depicted in the lyrics, heightening the emotional impact by contrasting serenity with turmoil.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No Good to Anyone 7:28
- 2 Attacked by an Angel 2:16
- 3 Son of Man 4:27
- 4 Burn in Hell 2:41
- 5 You’re All Gonna Die 2:29
- 6 Orland 0:30
- 7 Cocobolo 2:42
- 8 Agate 0:27
- 9 Callie 4:22
- 10 OJ Kush 2:15
- 11 Mercy 4:01
- 12 Born in Blood 3:35
- 13 Mexico 4:13
- 14 Rockets and Dreams 8:06
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