Ominous from the Cosmic Inferno
Acid Mothers Temple · 2007
66 min · 6 tracks · psychedelic rock
A sprawling, cosmic journey blending acid rock and drone with chaotic noise and surreal imagery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Nipples in the Dream Woods — Clocking in at nearly 19 minutes, this track embodies the album's exploratory spirit, weaving together hypnotic rhythms with layers of feedback and instrumentation that evoke an otherworldly experience.
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Dark Side of the Apocalypse — This track fuses dark atmospheric elements with heavy guitar riffs, creating a soundscape that reflects themes of existential dread and cosmic chaos prevalent throughout the album.
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Ecstasy in Hell — As the opening track, it sets the tone for the album with its frenetic energy and immersive sound design, immediately drawing listeners into Acid Mothers Temple's surreal world.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's sprawling arrangements and unique sound firmly establish its identity within the psychedelic rock genre.
What we noticed
- The album features extended tracks, with the longest exceeding 15 minutes, allowing for gradual development of themes and motifs.
- Each track incorporates layers of guitar feedback, synthesizers, and percussion that create a dense, immersive soundscape.
- The transitions between tracks often blend seamlessly, creating a continuous flow rather than distinct separations.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- expansive sonic journey experience
- gradual build to resolution
- immersive late-night exploration
- otherworldly drone ambiance
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, catchy tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time of its release in December 2007, Acid Mothers Temple had firmly established themselves as pioneers of the Japanese psych-rock scene. 'Ominous from the Cosmic Inferno' followed their 2005 album 'Kiss my Sweet Lips', showcasing an evolution in their sound towards more expansive and experimental compositions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Boris· Psychedelic Porn Crumpets· Kikagaku Moyo
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Na Na Hey Hey From the Cosmic Inferno
The song culminates in a chant-like repetition that draws listeners into a trance state, evoking a sense of communal ecstasy amidst chaos.
This use of mantra-like repetition serves to blur the lines between individual perception and collective experience, enhancing the transcendent quality of the music.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ecstasy in Hell 4:57
- 2 Nipples in the Dream Woods 18:49
- 3 Omen Amen 17:16
- 4 Dark Side of the Apocalypse 13:44
- 5 Golem Rock 7:31
- 6 Na Na Hey Hey From the Cosmic Inferno 4:11
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