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The Machine Age EP

Chemlab · 2003

17 min · 6 tracks · industrial rock

An aggressive fusion of industrial rock and electronic elements, punctuated by distorted guitars and relentless rhythms.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Monkey God — Opening with a powerful blend of driving beats and haunting vocals, this track exemplifies Chemlab's signature style and sets the tone for the EP.
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    Binary Nation (Renegade mix by The Aggression) — This remix highlights Chemlab's ability to collaborate effectively while expanding on their themes of technology and society, making it a standout interpretation.
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    Electric Molecular (NYC Mobile Unit demo) — This demo version offers insight into the raw energy of Chemlab's creative process, featuring gritty production that captures their industrial roots.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The EP combines aggressive industrial rock with electronic elements, showcasing both innovation and cohesion despite some repetitive aspects.

What we noticed

  • The first track opens with a heavy, distorted guitar riff that sets a relentless pace for the EP.
  • Tracks feature aggressive electronic beats layered with industrial soundscapes, creating a dense auditory texture.
  • Two demo tracks at the end provide a rawer sound compared to the polished production of the earlier tracks.
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
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

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 Monkey God 3:14
  • 2 Suture 1:07
  • 3 Binary Nation (Renegade mix by The Aggression) 6:05
  • 4 Exile on Mainline (NYC Mobile Unit demo) 4:04
  • 5 Suture 0:43
  • 6 Electric Molecular (NYC Mobile Unit demo) 2:09

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