Oblivion Hunter
Lightning Bolt · 2012
38 min · 7 tracks · noise rock
A chaotic blend of relentless noise and visceral energy, pushing the boundaries of rock into uncharted territories.
Top tracks — play these first
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King Candy — Opening with frenetic drumming and distorted bass, this track exemplifies the band’s ability to create an immersive sonic experience that pulls listeners into their chaotic world.
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Baron Wasteland — This track showcases a darker atmosphere with its slow build-up and sprawling instrumentation, demonstrating the band's versatility while still delivering their characteristic intensity.
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World Wobbly Wide — Spanning over thirteen minutes, this epic closer encapsulates the entirety of Lightning Bolt's sound journey, blending intricate rhythms with explosive bursts of noise that leave a lasting impression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Oblivion Hunter showcases strong craft and distinctiveness within noise rock, with engaging compositions despite its chaotic nature.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of heavy distortion and feedback across all tracks, creating an immersive wall of sound.
- Each track typically maintains a fast tempo, with abrupt shifts in dynamics that keep the listener engaged.
- The vocals are often buried in the mix, blending with the instrumentation rather than standing out as separate elements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- 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
- unpredictable rhythmic intensity
- short bursts of chaotic energy
- immersive noise exploration
- late-night adrenaline rush
Maybe skip if you
- prefer structured, calm sounds
- avoid extended listening challenges
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Lightning Bolt released Oblivion Hunter in 2012, they were well-established in the noise rock scene, having formed in 1994. This album followed their 2009 release, Earthly Delights, and showcased the duo's continued evolution in sound while maintaining their signature intensity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Melt-Banana· The Locust· Death from Above 1979
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 King Candy 4:43
- 2 Baron Wasteland 6:40
- 3 Oblivion Balloon 3:18
- 4 Fly Fucker Fly 3:47
- 5 The Soft Spoken Spectre 1:13
- 6 Salamander 5:07
- 7 World Wobbly Wide 13:28
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