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Tears of the Enchanted Mainframe

Buffalocomotive · 2012

47 min · 13 tracks · hard rock

A raw blend of hard rock energy and introspective lyrics, echoing the struggles of modern existence.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo introspection
  • thought-provoking lyrics for reflection
  • consistent flow for focused listening
  • raw energy with emotional depth

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced instant gratification
  • seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Themes
environmental decay· societal apathy· personal struggle· power dynamics
Career context
Released in early 2012, 'Tears of the Enchanted Mainframe' was Buffalocomotive's debut album, marking their entrance into the hard rock scene. The band had spent several years honing their sound prior to this release, building a reputation in local circuits before capturing broader attention.
Stylistic neighbors
Alice Cooper· Myles Kennedy· Mötley Crüe
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Black Gives Way to Blue by Alice in Chains — Shares raw hard rock energy with introspective lyrics on personal and societal struggles.
King Animal by Soundgarden — Combines heavy riffs and reflective themes, exploring decay and personal turmoil.
House of Gold & Bones Part 1 by Stone Sour — Features hard rock soundscapes intertwined with themes of struggle and societal critique.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Mutha Urth".

  • 1 Mutha Urth Start here 3:26
  • 2 Often the Orphan 3:45
  • 3 MedHed 3:37
  • 4 Into the Desert 4:22
  • 5 Black Rose 3:36
  • 6 Making Friends 2:47
  • 7 Scratch Out the Sun 2:39
  • 8 Dot 3:19
  • 9 One Million Man 3:35
  • 10 Superusurper 4:36
  • 11 Mint Green 3:27
  • 12 Tremendous and Wide 4:15
  • 13 Goatspoke 4:06

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