Obscene Humanity
Nails · 2009
10 min · 7 tracks · hardcore punk
A relentless barrage of aggression, merging grindcore's ferocity with hardcore punk's urgency and powerviolence's raw intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lies — Clocking in at just over three minutes, Lies encapsulates the band's ability to blend blistering speed with intricate rhythms, showcasing their technical prowess within a chaotic framework.
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Obscene Humanity — The title track serves as an anthem of defiance, representing the band's ethos with its abrasive sound and thought-provoking themes that challenge societal norms.
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Alienate You I — This track exemplifies Nails' aggressive style while also showcasing their knack for creating memorable hooks amidst the chaos, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP's intense brevity and aggressive shifts create a distinct sound within hardcore punk and grindcore.
What we noticed
- The album consists of seven tracks, all under three minutes, creating a relentless pace that rarely allows for breath.
- Tracks often feature abrupt tempo changes, shifting from blast beats to slower, crushing riffs within the same song.
- Vocals are delivered in a harsh, aggressive style that complements the chaotic instrumentation, with lyrics often buried in the mix.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 8 Disorder 1:09
- 9 Alienate You II 0:42
- 10 Obscene Humanity 1:42
- 11 White Walls 1:09
- 12 Confront Them 1:21
- 13 Lies 3:37
- 14 Alienate You I 1:13
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