Top tracks — play these first
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White Man — This track highlights Material's socio-political commentary through jagged rhythms and abrasive textures, illustrating their commitment to addressing uncomfortable truths.
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On Sadism — The visceral intensity of this track encapsulates the band's exploration of darker themes, merging unsettling soundscapes with provocative lyrical content.
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Slow Murder — With its haunting atmosphere and slow-building tension, this track exemplifies Material's ability to create immersive experiences through minimalism and stark contrasts.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's experimental sound and structure define its place in the no wave genre while challenging listeners.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features abrasive guitar feedback layered over minimalist percussion, setting an unsettling tone.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements, creating a disjointed narrative that contrasts with the instrumental chaos.
- The final track abruptly shifts to a more melodic structure, providing a stark contrast to the preceding dissonance.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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White Man
The verses confront systemic oppression directly through an accusatory tone and stark imagery that disrupts complacency.
By avoiding metaphorical language, the track delivers a raw critique that emphasizes urgency and confrontation against social injustices.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 O.A.O 4:46
- 2 White Man 7:44
- 3 On Sadism 5:06
- 4 Process/Motion 4:36
- 5 Discourse 4:07
- 6 Slow Murder 4:01
- 7 Secret Life 5:47
- 8 Reduction 5:32
- 9 Heritage 3:36
- 10 Dark Things 5:14
- 11 Detached 5:02
- 12 Ciquiri 6:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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