Skeletons
Nothingface · 2003
48 min · 13 tracks · alternative metal
A relentless fusion of heavy riffs and darkly introspective lyrics creates a chilling landscape of alternative metal chaos.
Top tracks — play these first
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Murder Is Masturbation — This track encapsulates the album's confrontational tone with its stark exploration of violence and identity, making it a standout anthem for disillusionment.
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I Wish I Was a Communist — The song critiques societal structures with sharp lyrics and aggressive instrumentals, highlighting the band's ability to blend political commentary with heavy music.
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Here Come the Butchers — A fast-paced track that showcases the band's signature sound, combining haunting melodies with intense rhythms that resonate throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines heavy riffs with introspective lyrics but lacks standout tracks that elevate it beyond its genre.
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 songs feature abrupt tempo changes, shifting from aggressive riffs to quieter, more introspective sections.
- The lyrics often tackle dark themes and societal issues, with a focus on violence and personal struggle, creating a stark contrast with the heavy instrumentation.
- 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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6/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Machination 3:59
- 2 Beneath 3:32
- 3 Murder Is Masturbation 3:55
- 4 Ether 3:42
- 5 I Wish I Was a Communist 4:03
- 6 In Avernus 3:28
- 7 Patricide 3:55
- 8 Here Come the Butchers 2:58
- 9 I Am Him 4:05
- 10 Scission 3:05
- 11 Big Fun at the Gallows 3:56
- 12 Incarnadine 3:44
- 13 All Cut Up 3:38
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