Pinned
A Place to Bury Strangers · 2018
38 min · 12 tracks · noise rock
A chaotic blend of feedback-laden guitars and relentless rhythms that push the boundaries of noise rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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Never Coming Back — The opening track sets the tone with its driving beats and swirling guitar effects, establishing the album's frenetic energy right from the start.
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Execution — With its aggressive tempo and harsh vocal delivery, this track epitomizes the band's raw sound while addressing themes of urgency and despair.
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Too Tough to Kill — This song features a catchy chorus juxtaposed with distorted instrumentation, highlighting the band's ability to merge melody with chaos effectively.
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Look Me in the Eye — At under two minutes, this track delivers a punchy dose of intensity and showcases the band's skill at packing emotion into brief moments.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's intense sound and unpredictable dynamics create a distinctive noise rock experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a barrage of distorted guitar feedback that sets a chaotic tone, which is maintained throughout the first half.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal effects that blend into the instrumentation, making it difficult to discern lyrics on first listen.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- chaotic energy for late nights
- frantic bursts of intensity
- short tracks for quick listening
- raw emotion in every moment
- immersive soundscapes to explore
Maybe skip if you
- prefer smooth, calming sounds
- seek melodic simplicity
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Pinned is A Place to Bury Strangers' fourth studio album, released in 2018 after a three-year hiatus following their previous album, Transfixiation. By this time, the band had solidified their reputation for intense live performances and a unique sound that fused elements of shoegaze with punk energy. The album reflects a mature phase in their career, showcasing their ability to innovate within the noise rock genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- My Bloody Valentine· Sonic Youth· The Jesus and Mary Chain
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Never Coming Back 5:14
- 2 Execution 2:10
- 3 There’s Only One of Us 3:18
- 4 Situations Changes 5:09
- 5 Too Tough to Kill 2:08
- 6 Frustrated Operator 2:29
- 7 Look Me in the Eye 1:52
- 8 Was It Electric 3:46
- 9 I Know I’ve Done Bad Things 4:44
- 10 Act Your Age 1:58
- 11 Attitude 2:28
- 12 Keep Moving On 3:08
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