What makes Plague Soundscapes by The Locust notable?

'Plague Soundscapes' is notable for its extreme brevity and chaotic structure, often clocking in under a minute, which challenged conventional song formats and expectations. It received critical acclaim from outlets like Pitchfork and contributed to the underground movement that embraced short, aggressive bursts of sound, influencing numerous bands in the mathcore and noise rock scenes. By the time 'Plague Soundscapes' was released in 2003, The Locust had already established a reputation as avant-garde pioneers within the hardcore punk scene. This album followed their critically acclaimed 'Molecular Genetics from the Gold Standard Labs', showcasing their signature blend of noise and irreverence while further solidifying their experimental approach to music.

How many songs are on Plague Soundscapes?

Plague Soundscapes has 23 tracks, running approximately 21 minutes.

Plague Soundscapes

The Locust · 2003

21 min · 23 tracks · hardcore punk

A frenetic barrage of blistering riffs and absurdist humor encapsulating chaotic punk energy in under two minutes per track.

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Anything Jesus Does I Can Do Better — This track exemplifies The Locust's irreverent humor and biting social commentary, blending chaos with a catchy hook that invites both laughter and reflection.
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Identity Exchange Program Rectum Return Policy — The frenetic pace and absurd title reflect the album's overall theme of deconstructing societal norms, making it a quintessential representation of their unique style.
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Who Wants a Dose of the Clap? — Combining humor with punk aggression, this track showcases the band's ability to tackle taboo subjects while maintaining a relentless sonic assault.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

61 /100

Treeline

Higher than 71% of albums we've rated

The album's extreme brevity and chaotic structure create a unique punk experience that stands out in its genre.

What we noticed

The album features abrupt transitions between tracks, often cutting off before reaching a conventional resolution.
Lyrical content is absurdist and provocative, with titles that reflect a satirical take on societal norms.
Instrumentation is characterized by frenetic riffs and chaotic drumming, maintaining high energy throughout.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 9/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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.

Tracklist

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

1 Recyclable Body Fluids in Human Form 0:41
2 Identity Exchange Program Rectum Return Policy 0:58
3 Solar Panel Asses 0:26
4 Live From the Russian Compound 0:58
5 Earwax Halo Manufactured for the Champion in All of Us 0:52
6 Wet Dream War Machine 1:24
7 Listen, the Mighty Ear Is Here 1:07
8 Who Wants a Dose of the Clap? 0:51
9 Teenage Mustache 0:54
10 How to Become a Virgin 0:43
11 Anything Jesus Does I Can Do Better 1:29
12 Late for a Double Date With a Pile of Atoms in the Water Closet 0:45
13 File Under ‘Soft Core Seizures’ 0:54
14 Practiced Hatred 0:34
15 Psst! Is That a Halfie in Your Pants? 1:06
16 The Half‐Eaten Sausage Would Like to See You in His Office 0:46
17 Pulling the Christmas Pig by the Wrong Pair of Ears 0:41
18 Can We Get Another Nail in the Coffin of Culture Theft? 1:17
19 Your Mantel Disguised as a Psychic Sasquatch 0:39
20 Twenty‐Three Lubed Up Schizophrenics With Delusions of Grandeur 0:51
21 Captain Gaydar It’s Time to Wind Your Clock Again 1:03
22 Priest With the Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Get Out of My Bed 0:33
23 Pickup Truck Full of Forty Minutes 1:19

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