Slaughterhouse
Ty Segall · 2012
39 min · 11 tracks · rock music
An explosive blend of garage rock and punk energy, raw and unfiltered in its sonic assault.
Top tracks — play these first
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Death Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Slaughterhouse — The title track encapsulates the album's frenetic spirit with its brief but intense burst of sound, representing the chaotic essence of Segall's work.
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Fuzz War — Clocking in at over ten minutes, this closing track immerses listeners in a psychedelic landscape that showcases Segall's versatility and experimental tendencies.
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I Bought My Eyes — This track combines catchy hooks with biting lyrics, reflecting personal themes of observation and introspection amidst the album's more aggressive moments.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Slaughterhouse showcases Ty Segall's raw energy and distinct garage rock sound, making it a standout in the genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and shouted vocals, establishing the album's raw intensity.
- Several tracks feature abrupt transitions, such as 'Diddy Wah Diddy' which shifts from a frenetic pace to a more laid-back groove before returning to chaos.
- The album includes moments of dissonance and feedback, particularly in 'Fuzz War', which creates an overwhelming sonic experience that challenges conventional song structure.
- 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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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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- raw energy and urgency
- chaotic bursts of sound
- dynamic exploration of intensity
- short tracks for quick engagement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished, refined sounds
- dislike unpredictable song structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified Segall's status in the garage rock scene after Goodbye Bread.
- Career context
- By the time Ty Segall released Slaughterhouse in January 2012, he was gaining significant recognition in the underground rock scene, following his breakthrough album Goodbye Bread. This record was a culmination of his prolific output, showcasing his ability to harness chaotic energy while collaborating with the Ty Segall Band, which added depth to his sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard· Fuzz· Mac DeMarco
Tracklist
- 1 Death Start here 4:26
- 2 I Bought My Eyes 3:46
- 3 Slaughterhouse 1:35
- 4 The Tongue 2:41
- 5 Tell Me What's Inside Your Heart 3:41
- 6 Wave Goodbye 4:33
- 7 Muscle Man 1:31
- 8 That's the Bag I'm In 2:45
- 9 Diddy Wah Diddy 2:24
- 10 Oh Mary 1:37
- 11 Fuzz War 10:23
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