Ruining It for Everybody
Iwrestledabearonce · 2011
31 min · 11 tracks · metalcore
A chaotic blend of mathcore and metalcore, filled with frenetic riffs and abrupt tempo shifts that challenge conventional song structures.
Top tracks — play these first
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You Know That Ain’t Them Dogs’ Real Voices — This track perfectly encapsulates the band’s playful yet aggressive style, featuring a catchy chorus juxtaposed with intense breakdowns that highlight their genre-blending capabilities.
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Deodorant Can’t Fix Ugly — The song stands out for its sharp lyrical wit and relentless energy, making it a prime example of the band's knack for combining humor with hard-hitting music.
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Gold Jacket, Green Jacket — This track showcases intricate guitar work and complex rhythms, representing the band's technical proficiency while maintaining an accessible sound that resonates with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's chaotic structure and varied vocal styles contribute to its distinctiveness within the metalcore genre.
What we noticed
- The album features frequent tempo changes, with tracks often shifting from fast-paced sections to slower, heavier breakdowns.
- Vocal styles alternate between clean singing, harsh screams, and spoken word segments, creating a dynamic vocal landscape.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, often eschewing traditional verse-chorus formats in favor of abrupt transitions.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- frantic bursts of chaotic energy
- short tracks for quick engagement
- playful irreverence throughout the album
- unexpected tempo shifts surprise listeners
- for adrenaline-fueled moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer smooth, consistent pacing
- seek long, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Ruining It for Everybody is Iwrestledabearonce's second studio album, following their debut, It's All Happening. Released in 2011, this album finds the band solidifying their unique sound after gaining attention in the metalcore scene. They entered the studio with growing expectations and a desire to push musical boundaries further.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Dillinger Escape Plan· Converge· Between the Buried and Me
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Deodorant Can’t Fix Ugly
The lyrics shift from playful banter to biting commentary on superficiality during a climactic breakdown.
This contrast emphasizes the thematic depth of the song, using humor to critique societal standards while maintaining a heavy sonic backdrop.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Next Visible Delicious 2:40
- 2 You Know That Ain’t Them Dogs’ Real Voices 2:58
- 3 Deodorant Can’t Fix Ugly 3:17
- 4 This Head Music Makes My Eyes Rain 3:24
- 5 It Is “Bro” Isn't It? 2:39
- 6 Gold Jacket, Green Jacket 2:24
- 7 Break It Down Camacho 2:53
- 8 Stay to the Right 2:29
- 9 I’m Gonna Shoot 2:37
- 10 Karate Nipples 3:06
- 11 Button It Up 3:19
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