Ruination
Job for a Cowboy · 2009
40 min · 10 tracks · punk rock
Aggressive riffs and guttural vocals intertwine with politically charged lyrics, creating a relentless sonic assault on societal issues.
Top tracks — play these first
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Unfurling a Darkened Gospel — This opening track sets the tone with its intricate guitar work and aggressive tempo, showcasing the band's technical prowess right from the start.
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Summon the Hounds — With its relentless pace and haunting melodies, this track exemplifies the fusion of brutality and melody that characterizes much of the album.
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Regurgitated Disinformation — The song’s complex structure and lyrical critique of misinformation provide a compelling reflection on contemporary society, making it a standout piece on the album.
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 thematic depth create a compelling experience, though it may not resonate widely outside its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a rapid-fire tempo and aggressive guitar riffs that persist through the first half, creating a relentless energy.
- Tracks often feature abrupt tempo changes, shifting from blast beats to slower, more melodic sections, which adds dynamic contrast.
- Lyrically, the album addresses societal issues directly, with each song presenting a distinct theme that contributes to an overarching narrative.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Unfurling a Darkened Gospel 3:43
- 2 Summon the Hounds 3:51
- 3 Constitutional Masturbation 3:35
- 4 Regurgitated Disinformation 4:46
- 5 March to Global Enslavement 6:05
- 6 Butchering the Enlightened 3:30
- 7 Lords of Chaos 3:36
- 8 Psychological Immorality 3:08
- 9 To Detonate and Exterminate 3:22
- 10 Ruination 4:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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