Peaceful as Hell
Black Dresses · 2020
46 min · 15 tracks · noise pop
A chaotic tapestry of noise-pop that melds abrasive textures with introspective lyrics and melodic hooks.
Top tracks — play these first
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LEFT ARM OF LIFE — This opening track establishes the album's frenetic energy and emotional depth, blending distorted electronics with lyrics that hint at personal struggle.
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IM A FREAK CUZ IM ALWAYS FREAKED OUT — The track's catchy chorus juxtaposes its anxious lyrics, encapsulating the tension between vulnerability and self-acceptance that runs throughout the album.
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MAYBE THIS WORLD IS ANOTHER PLANETS HELL? — This song stands out for its haunting melody and reflective lyrics, exploring existential dread while maintaining an engaging pop sensibility.
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PLEASE BE NICE — The emotional core of the album shines through in this track with its plea for kindness amidst chaos, capturing the duality of strength and fragility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends abrasive textures with melodic hooks and introspective lyrics, showcasing a unique sound in noise pop.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features layered vocal harmonies over a backdrop of distorted guitars and electronic noise, setting a chaotic tone.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, such as transitioning from frenetic beats to slower, more introspective sections within the same song.
- The final track ends with an extended ambient outro that contrasts sharply with the preceding intensity, providing a sense of closure.
- 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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7/10
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.
- 1 LEFT ARM OF LIFE 4:08
- 2 DAMAGE SUPPRESSOR 2:55
- 3 ANGEL HAIR 2:44
- 4 BEAUTIFUL FRIENDSHIP 2:40
- 5 IM A FREAK CUZ IM ALWAYS FREAKED OUT 3:11
- 6 BLISS AND STUPIDITY 4:36
- 7 MiRRORGiRL 2:17
- 8 MAYBE THIS WORLD IS ANOTHER PLANETS HELL? 3:47
- 9 SCARED 2 DEATH 2:36
- 10 EXPRESS YOURSELF 2:33
- 11 SHARP HALO 2:49
- 12 IMPOSSIBLE DREAM 1:21
- 13 PLEASE BE NICE 3:03
- 14 CREEP U 5:07
- 15 666 2:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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