Siamese Pipe
Heroine Sheiks · 2002
39 min · 10 tracks · noise rock
A chaotic blend of noise rock that erupts with raw energy and confrontational lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Army Brat — This opening track sets a blistering pace with its frenetic guitar riffs and confrontational lyrics that embody the album's rebellious spirit.
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Little Schoolgirl — Combining catchy hooks with unsettling lyrics, this track exemplifies the band's knack for blending accessibility with discomfort, making it a standout piece.
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Mas Suicide — As the album's lengthy closer, this track showcases the band's ability to build tension through extended instrumentation and lyrical exploration of darker themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases raw energy and confrontational lyrics typical of noise rock, with dynamic shifts enhancing its intensity.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
- Several tracks feature abrupt shifts in dynamics, moving from quiet, tense moments to loud, chaotic bursts of sound.
- The lyrics are confrontational and often delivered in a shouted style, contributing to the overall aggressive tone of the record.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
- raw confrontational bursts
- chaotic, high-pressure momentum
- quick songs before a ten-minute
- abrasive release over polish
Maybe skip if you
- want smooth, even pacing
- prefer every track equally brief
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2002, Siamese Pipe is the Heroine Sheiks' second album, following their self-titled debut in 2001. At this point in their career, they were establishing their identity within the noise rock scene, showcasing a more refined yet aggressive sound that pushed their artistic boundaries.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Velvet Underground· Thurston Moore· Swans
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Army Brat 2:59
- 2 Grab the Wheel 2:50
- 3 3-Banger 4:08
- 4 Let It Die 3:45
- 5 Open You Up 2:16
- 6 My Boss 2:30
- 7 Kiss It 3:24
- 8 Little Schoolgirl 3:33
- 9 Best Enemies 3:34
- 10 Mas Suicide 10:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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