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Raging Speedhorn

Raging Speedhorn · 2000

47 min · 11 tracks · hardcore punk

Aggressive riffs and guttural vocals collide in a relentless barrage of sludge-infused hardcore that defines early 2000s heavy music.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Superscud — This opening track sets the tone with its brutal pace and aggressive instrumentation, showcasing the band's signature sound right from the start.
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    Random Acts of Violence — Clocking in at over six minutes, this track exemplifies the band's ability to blend heavy grooves with chaotic elements, pushing the boundaries of their genre.
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    Necrophiliac Glue Sniffer — With its provocative title and unrelenting riffs, this track embodies the band's dark humor and lyrical edginess, making it memorable amidst the album's intensity.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases aggressive energy and dynamic vocal styles, marking a solid entry into the hardcore punk scene.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a relentless pace, maintaining aggressive tempos throughout the first half.
  • Vocals alternate between guttural screams and shouted lyrics, creating a dynamic interplay that drives the intensity of the music.
  • Several tracks feature abrupt tempo shifts, particularly in the second half, which disrupts the flow but adds to the chaotic feel.
  • The final track concludes with a drawn-out instrumental section that contrasts sharply with the preceding aggression.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Superscud 2:41
  • 2 Redweed 2:38
  • 3 Knives and Faces 4:15
  • 4 Mandan 3:32
  • 5 Random Acts of Violence 6:22
  • 6 Thumper 2:36
  • 7 Necrophiliac Glue Sniffer 4:32
  • 8 Dungeon Whippet 2:54
  • 9 Death Row Dogs 7:09
  • 10 High Whore 6:46
  • 11 The Gush 3:51

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