Release
Cop Shoot Cop · 1994
50 min · 13 tracks · industrial rock
An abrasive fusion of industrial noise and punk energy, punctuated by haunting melodies and relentless rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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It Only Hurts When I Breathe — This track encapsulates the album's emotional rawness with its juxtaposition of heavy instrumentation against introspective and haunting lyrical themes.
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Ambulance Song — With its urgent pacing and chaotic soundscape, this song exemplifies the band's ability to blend visceral energy with dark lyrical content, showcasing their signature style.
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Two at a Time — This track stands out for its rhythmic complexity and dynamic shifts, highlighting the band's knack for marrying aggressive sounds with melodic elements.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's aggressive sound and innovative structure mark it as a significant entry in industrial rock.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo shifts, such as 'Slackjaw,' which transitions from a slow, haunting melody to frenetic drumming.
- The use of layered vocals creates a chaotic yet engaging texture, particularly in songs like 'Suckerpunch' where multiple voices overlap.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Lullaby
The moment shifts from a soothing melody to a darker undertone as it reveals unsettling truths beneath a seemingly calm surface.
This structural pivot emphasizes the contrast between appearance and reality, effectively capturing the essence of discomfort that pervades the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Interference 4:14
- 2 It Only Hurts When I Breathe 3:39
- 3 Last Legs 3:47
- 4 Two at a Time 4:02
- 5 Slackjaw 3:40
- 6 Lullaby 3:50
- 7 Any Day Now 3:39
- 8 Swimming in Circles 4:18
- 9 Turning Inside Out 3:52
- 10 Ambulance Song 4:23
- 11 Suckerpunch 3:38
- 12 The Divorce 4:18
- 13 Money-Drunk 3:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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