Take My Scars
Machine Head · 1997
15 min · 4 tracks · thrash metal
A raw blend of aggressive riffs and emotional introspection, capturing the tension of personal struggle and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Take My Scars — This track serves as a poignant exploration of personal pain and resilience, combining heavy instrumentation with vulnerable lyrics that resonate deeply with listeners.
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Negative Creep — Originally a Nirvana cover, this version showcases Machine Head's ability to infuse classic grunge with their signature heavy sound, bridging different metal subgenres.
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Blood for Blood (live) — This live rendition captures the band's raw energy and audience connection, exemplifying their power as a live act and the intensity of their music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This EP blends aggressive riffs with introspective melodies, capturing the band's evolving sound while maintaining energetic performances.
What we noticed
- The live tracks capture raw energy, with audience interaction and a more visceral sound compared to the studio version.
- The second track is a cover of a Nirvana song, which adds a contrasting element to the EP's original material.
- 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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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This EP contributed to Machine Head's growing reputation post 'Burn My Eyes'.
- Career context
- Released on November 24, 1997, 'Take My Scars' came during Machine Head's rise following their breakthrough album 'Burn My Eyes' in 1994. This EP showcases the band's evolution into a more melodic and introspective sound while maintaining their thrash metal roots, setting the stage for future works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lamb of God· Pantera· Killswitch Engage
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Take My Scars 4:21
- 2 Negative Creep 2:40
- 3 Take My Scars (live) 4:23
- 4 Blood for Blood (live) 3:56
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