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Noble and Godlike in Ruin

Deerhoof · 2025

33 min · 10 tracks · art rock

A frenetic blend of art rock and experimental sounds, dancing between chaos and melody.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • quick bursts of frenetic energy
  • playful experimentation with sound
  • short tracks for instant engagement
  • chaotic melodies that surprise
  • quirky rhythms for active listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, structured compositions
  • seek predictable song formats

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2025, Deerhoof had established themselves as avant-garde pioneers within the indie scene, releasing 'Noble and Godlike in Ruin' as their twelfth studio album. This project followed their critically acclaimed 2022 release 'Miracle-Level' and marked a continued exploration of their distinctive sound that juxtaposes playful melodies with dissonant textures.
Stylistic neighbors
Battles· Tera Melos· Hella

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Overrated Species Anyhow 2:13
  • 2 Sparrow Sparrow 2:26
  • 3 Kingtoe 2:22
  • 4 Return of the Return of the Fire Trick Star 2:35
  • 5 A Body of Mirrors 2:26
  • 6 Ha, Ha Ha Ha, Haaa 3:42
  • 7 Disobedience 5:01
  • 8 Who Do You Root For? 1:55
  • 9 Under Rats 3:48
  • 10 Immigrant Songs 7:00

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