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Released 20 years ago

Plagiarism

The Dillinger Escape Plan · 2006

28 min · 6 tracks · mathcore

A chaotic blend of mathcore intricacies and metal aggression, weaving complex rhythms with intense emotional delivery.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Unretrofied — This opening track sets an aggressive tone, showcasing intricate guitar work and frenetic energy that encapsulates the EP's artistic direction.
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    Jesus Christ Pose — A cover of Soundgarden's classic, the band infuses it with their signature chaos while maintaining the original's intensity, making it a standout reinterpretation.
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    Like I Love You — This track exemplifies the band's ability to blend melody with heavy instrumentation, offering a unique take on a pop song that highlights their versatility.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo engagement
  • frenetic reinterpretations of classics
  • short bursts of intensity
  • focused listening for energy
  • dynamic shifts in mood

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer longer, sprawling albums
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2006, Plagiarism is The Dillinger Escape Plan's first EP after their acclaimed album, Miss Machine. This record showcases the band's evolution as they explore a range of influences through covers of tracks by influential artists, solidifying their position within the mathcore scene during this period.
Stylistic neighbors
Converge· Botch· Every Time I Die

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Unretrofied 4:03
  • 2 Wish 3:33
  • 3 Angel 6:15
  • 4 Jesus Christ Pose 5:49
  • 5 Like I Love You 5:08
  • 6 The Perfect Design 3:56

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