R. Borlax
Horse the Band · 2003
34 min · 10 tracks · metalcore
A chaotic fusion of chiptune and metalcore that combines playful melodies with aggressive riffs and frenetic energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cutsman — The track exemplifies the band's signature sound, merging rapid-fire guitar riffs with catchy chiptune melodies, showcasing their innovative approach to genre fusion.
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Bunnies — This song balances humor and aggression, featuring whimsical lyrics paired with intense instrumentation that captures the album's playful yet chaotic spirit.
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Big Blue Violence — With its explosive energy and dynamic shifts, this track highlights the band's ability to maintain melodic hooks while delivering heavy riffs, making it a standout moment.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends chiptune and metalcore effectively, showcasing a unique sound that has influenced its genre.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt transitions between melodic sections and aggressive breakdowns, creating a sense of chaos and unpredictability.
- The use of electronic elements is prominent throughout, with synthesized sounds interspersed among traditional metal instrumentation, particularly in the choruses.
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- frantic energy for active listening
- playful melodies with aggressive bursts
- short tracks for quick engagement
- wild dynamics that surprise constantly
Maybe skip if you
- prefer calm and soothing sounds
- seek long, cohesive narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- R. Borlax is Horse the Band's debut full-length album, released in 2003 after their early EPs established them within the Nintendocore scene. At this juncture, the band was seeking to solidify their unique sound, blending elements of video game music with hardcore influences, which set the stage for their subsequent works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Armed· Anamanaguchi· Dance Gavin Dance
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Seven Tentacles and Eight Flames 3:10
- 2 Cutsman 3:51
- 3 In the Wake of the Bunt 4:17
- 4 Stabbers of the Knife, by Kenny Pelts 3:02
- 5 Bunnies 3:33
- 6 Purple 4:48
- 7 Handsome Shoved His Gloves 3:23
- 8 The Immense Defecation of the Buntaluffigus 1:23
- 9 Pol’s Voice 4:00
- 10 Big Blue Violence 3:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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