Released 20 years ago
Pizza
Horse the Band · 2006
20 min · 5 tracks · metalcore
An exuberant blend of chiptune melodies and metalcore intensity, delivering chaotic yet catchy anthems about pizza and pop culture.
Top tracks — play these first
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Anti‐Pizza — The opening track sets the tone for the EP with its frenetic energy and clever lyrical playfulness, establishing both the band's sound and thematic focus.
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Crippled by Pizza (Pizzarrhea in the Pizzeria) — This track exemplifies Horse the Band's signature mix of humor and heavy instrumentation, showcasing their ability to blend absurdity with technical prowess.
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T.M.N.T. — An homage to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, this song encapsulates the band's nostalgic references while retaining a high-energy appeal, making it a fan favorite.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP's energetic blend of chiptune and metalcore creates a distinct sound, though its thematic focus may limit broader appeal.
What we noticed
- The EP opens with a fast-paced track that features chiptune melodies layered over heavy guitar riffs, establishing its unique sound immediately.
- Each song maintains a high energy level, with tempo changes that keep the listener engaged without losing momentum.
- Lyrically, the tracks incorporate humorous and absurd themes related to pizza and pop culture, creating a playful atmosphere throughout.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- chaotic sing-along anthems
- short bursts of energy
- quirky humor and nostalgia
- late-night party vibes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer serious lyrical themes
- dislike playful, whimsical content
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2006, Pizza was Horse the Band's sophomore EP, following their debut album, R. Borlax, which established their unique Nintendocore sound. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the underground music scene, pushing the boundaries of genre with playful yet aggressive compositions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Armed· Anamanaguchi· Dance Gavin Dance
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Anti‐Pizza 4:34
- 2 Crippled by Pizza (Pizzarrhea in the Pizzeria) 3:09
- 3 Werepizza 6:33
- 4 Pizza Nif 3:31
- 5 T.M.N.T. 2:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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