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Tape Decay

Chemlab · 2019

41 min · 10 tracks · industrial rock

An immersive blend of gritty industrial textures and haunting melodies that echo the chaos of modern existence.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Chemical Halo — This opening track sets the tone with its pulsating rhythms and layered instrumentation, showcasing Chemlab's signature industrial sound while introducing contemporary elements.
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    I Still Bleed — With its introspective lyrics and haunting melodies, this track stands out as a poignant exploration of vulnerability amidst a harsh sonic landscape.
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    Throw It All Out — The closing track encapsulates the album's themes of disillusionment and rebirth, blending frenetic energy with reflective lyrics that linger long after listening.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

53 /100
Foothills
Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album blends industrial textures with modern production, maintaining a cohesive yet varied sound.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks feature heavy, distorted guitar riffs layered with electronic beats, establishing a gritty industrial sound.
  • The final track features a gradual fade-out that contrasts sharply with the aggressive tones of earlier songs, providing a sense of closure.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

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 Chemical Halo 4:40
  • 2 Neurozone 5:34
  • 3 Black Station 2:56
  • 4 I Still Bleed 3:53
  • 5 Exile on Mainline 4:15
  • 6 Electric Molecular 2:13
  • 7 Doom Head 4:49
  • 8 Skin Job 4:13
  • 9 Burnout on the East Side (Suture) 1:39
  • 10 Throw It All Out 7:00

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