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Razing Eden

LUXT · 1998

73 min · 16 tracks · electro-industrial

A relentless blend of electro-industrial noise and dark, atmospheric textures that challenge both body and mind.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Witchhunt — This opening track sets an aggressive tone with its pounding rhythms and intense vocal delivery, encapsulating the album's darker themes of societal critique.
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    Parasites (N-Vitro mix) — The N-Vitro mix enhances the original with a more complex arrangement, showcasing LUXT's ability to blend harsh electronic elements with melodic hooks that invite listeners deeper into their sonic world.
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    Technochrist (Second Coming) — This track stands out for its provocative exploration of technology and religion, combining heavy beats with haunting melodies that reflect the band's thematic concerns throughout the album.
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    Cleanser — With its minimalist yet impactful production, Cleanser provides a moment of introspection amidst the chaos of the album, highlighting LUXT’s range and depth as artists.

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 combines aggressive beats with atmospheric layers, creating a distinctive sound within its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a relentless pace, maintaining aggressive beats throughout the first half.
  • Layered synths create dark atmospheric textures that build tension, particularly in tracks like 'Technochrist (Second Coming)' and 'Snowblind Entropy'.
  • Several tracks feature abrupt transitions and tempo changes, which challenge the listener's expectations and keep the energy fluctuating.
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 Witchhunt 4:14
  • 2 Parasites (N-Vitro mix) 5:04
  • 3 Spite 3:36
  • 4 Zero 4:33
  • 5 Cleanser 3:19
  • 6 Technochrist (Second Coming) 4:20
  • 7 Lies of Angels 5:21
  • 8 Kashmir 6:47
  • 9 Snowblind Entropy 4:00
  • 10 Perpetusex 6:02
  • 11 Parasites 5:03
  • 12 Cleanser (Egamorph mix) 5:01
  • 13 Tar 4:44
  • 14 Bliss 3:18
  • 15 Witchhunt (ANiMoo mix by Acumen Nation) 5:28
  • 16 [untitled] 2:56

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