Park
The Mad Capsule Markets · 1994
47 min · 13 tracks · hardcore punk
A frenetic blend of hardcore punk and electronic elements, unleashing raw energy over mechanized beats and aggressive riffs.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hi Side — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its explosive energy and aggressive guitar riffs, showcasing the band's signature blend of punk and electronic sounds.
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Parasite — This track exemplifies the band's lyrical depth, addressing themes of societal detachment while combining catchy hooks with powerful instrumentation.
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Edge of the Park — A standout track that highlights the band's ability to weave melodic elements into their hardcore framework, creating an engaging listening experience.
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Life in a Fairy Story — This track contrasts softer melodies with intense vocals, illustrating the band's dynamic range and thematic exploration of escapism.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's energetic fusion of hardcore punk and electronic elements creates a distinct sound that stands out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, maintaining intensity through the first five songs before introducing a slower, more melodic piece.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal styles, alternating between shouted verses and melodic choruses, enhancing the dynamic range of the album.
- 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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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
- frenetic energy for workouts
- short bursts of intensity
- aggressive riffs for adrenaline
- dynamic tracks for party vibe
- raw sound for cathartic release
Maybe skip if you
- seeking mellow background music
- prefer long, meditative tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1994, Park was The Mad Capsule Markets' third studio album, following their breakthrough with 1993's Kobakaitai. This record marked a significant evolution in their sound, melding punk with electronic influences, which would define their subsequent work and broaden their appeal both domestically and internationally.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Crossfaith· The Bouncing Souls· Enter Shikari
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hi Side 4:10
- 2 Limit 3:27
- 3 Surface Noise 3:16
- 4 Parasite 3:55
- 5 Edge of the Park 4:38
- 6 Bad Habit 3:30
- 7 Work on the Crock 3:08
- 8 Sound Time 2:28
- 9 New Born 3:39
- 10 P-A-R-K 2:40
- 11 Mustard 3:43
- 12 Life in a Fairy Story 4:50
- 13 Under the Sun 4:22
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