Pinkus Abortion Technician
Melvins · 2018
37 min · 8 tracks · alternative rock
A chaotic blend of sludge and noise rock, laced with absurd humor and unexpected cover choices.
Top tracks — play these first
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Stop Moving to Florida Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Don't Forget to Breathe — Clocking in at nearly eight minutes, this track exemplifies the Melvins' ability to merge heavy riffs with intricate dynamics, showcasing both aggression and melody.
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I Want to Hold Your Hand — This unexpected cover transforms a classic pop tune into a gritty, sludgy experience that highlights the Melvins' knack for subverting expectations.
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Graveyard — With its haunting atmosphere and driving rhythms, this track encapsulates the darker themes present throughout the album while demonstrating the band's signature sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's chaotic structure and inventive sound reflect Melvins' experimental approach while maintaining a distinct identity.
What we noticed
- Tracks often shift abruptly in style or tempo, such as the transition from the heavy 'Break Bread' to the playful cover of 'I Want to Hold Your Hand'.
- Several tracks feature unconventional song structures, with extended instrumental sections and abrupt endings that challenge traditional rock formats.
- 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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5/10
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
- dynamic shifts in energy
- dark humor and chaos
- wave-like pacing throughout
- short bursts of intensity
- engagement through abrupt transitions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward structures
- seek consistent, calm vibes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Features a chaotic blend of genres and unexpected cover choices, showcasing playful experimentation.
- Themes
- Florida chaos· dissonant covers· experimental noise
- Career context
- By the time 'Pinkus Abortion Technician' was released in January 2018, the Melvins were well-established veterans of the alternative and experimental rock scenes, having formed in 1983. This album followed their 2017 release 'A Walk with Love & Death', showcasing their continued evolution while maintaining a distinctively irreverent edge.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Big Business· The Jesus Lizard· Torche
Tracklist
- 1 Stop Moving to Florida Start here 5:21
- 2 Embrace the Rub 1:40
- 3 Don't Forget to Breathe 7:53
- 4 Flamboyant Duck 5:46
- 5 Break Bread 2:34
- 6 I Want to Hold Your Hand 4:06
- 7 Prenup Butter 4:38
- 8 Graveyard 5:07
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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