What makes Still Nothing Moves You by Ceremony notable?

The album's release positioned Ceremony as a significant voice in the evolving hardcore genre, receiving notable praise from critics for its innovative approach. It was highlighted by publications like 'Pitchfork,' which lauded its ferocity, ultimately influencing a wave of punk bands seeking to push boundaries beyond traditional structures. In 2008, Ceremony was solidifying their identity within the hardcore punk scene with 'Still Nothing Moves You,' their follow-up to the critically acclaimed 'Scare Tactics' from 2006. This album marked a shift towards more experimental sounds while maintaining their raw intensity, showcasing a maturation in both songwriting and thematic exploration.

Who is Still Nothing Moves You for?

Still Nothing Moves You works well if you're into fragmented bursts of energy, brief moments of raw intensity and disorienting yet exhilarating pace.

How many songs are on Still Nothing Moves You?

Still Nothing Moves You has 15 tracks, running approximately 21 minutes.

Still Nothing Moves You

Ceremony · 2008

21 min · 15 tracks · punk rock

A frenetic explosion of dissonant riffs and chaotic energy that captures the essence of modern punk rock's disillusionment.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Dead Moon California (Midnight in Solitude) / The Difference Between Looking and Seeing — This opening track combines frenetic energy with introspective lyrics, setting the tone for the album’s exploration of disconnection and existential angst.
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He-God-Has Favored Our Undertakings — This track stands out with its relentless pace and biting social commentary, encapsulating the band’s critique of societal norms in under three minutes.
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Entropy: No Meaning Is Also an Answer — At just over forty seconds, this track distills the album's themes into a powerful statement on nihilism and the search for meaning amid chaos.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

fragmented bursts of energy
brief moments of raw intensity
disorienting yet exhilarating pace
short tracks for quick engagement

Maybe skip if you

prefer lengthy, cohesive albums
seek melodic, structured compositions

Where this album fits

Career context: In 2008, Ceremony was solidifying their identity within the hardcore punk scene with 'Still Nothing Moves You,' their follow-up to the critically acclaimed 'Scare Tactics' from 2006. This album marked a shift towards more experimental sounds while maintaining their raw intensity, showcasing a maturation in both songwriting and thematic exploration.
Stylistic neighbors: Fugazi· Refused· Pissed Jeans

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Dead Moon California (Midnight in Solitude) / The Difference Between Looking and Seeing 4:04
2 Eraser Making Its Way Its Only Job 0:53
3 He-God-Has Favored Our Undertakings 2:20
4 A Blight on Mental Health 1:12
5 Plutocratic Swine Rake 1:19
6 Vagrant 1:18
7 Twenty Four Hour Fever Watch 0:31
8 Entropy: No Meaning Is Also an Answer 0:42
9 Carrying Flowers 1:01
10 In Facile 0:47
11 Overcast 2:02
12 Birth. Conspire. Be. Upset. 0:57
13 Unevent Pavement 0:48
14 Fading Sounds of Your Life 1:17
15 Learn / Without 1:56

What to play next

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