Powder Horn
Shit and Shine · 2014
63 min · 12 tracks · noise rock
A relentless barrage of distorted rhythms and abrasive soundscapes that confronts the listener with chaotic intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hiss — This opening track sets the tone with its disorienting textures and aggressive beats, encapsulating the album's overarching theme of auditory confrontation.
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You Can't — The track features a hypnotic repetition that juxtaposes harsh noise with rhythmic pulses, exemplifying Shit and Shine's unique ability to blend chaos with groove.
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Blowhannon — With its relentless pace and intricate layers, this track showcases the band's signature style of transforming noise into a compelling sonic experience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's chaotic intensity and unpredictable structure create a unique listening experience within noise rock.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a high level of distortion and chaotic rhythms, while the second half introduces more varied textures and dynamics.
- Several tracks utilize abrupt transitions, shifting from one sonic idea to another without warning, creating a sense of unpredictability.
- The album's running time is just over 40 minutes, with most tracks averaging around three to four minutes, allowing for quick bursts of intensity.
- 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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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
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Who's Your Waitress
The verses feature a stark shift in perspective that directly addresses the listener, breaking the fourth wall and creating an unsettling intimacy.
This moment disrupts the typical narrative distance found in most songs, drawing the audience into a confrontational dialogue.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hiss 4:27
- 2 You Can't 4:19
- 3 Pearl Drop 5:30
- 4 PG 13 6:04
- 5 Blowhannon 5:35
- 6 Who's Your Waitress 6:47
- 7 Value 4:03
- 8 Astros Hat 5:56
- 9 Acid Minor 4:22
- 10 Bingo 6:04
- 11 Shower Curtain 5:17
- 12 Spray Bottle 5:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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