The Power of Lard
Lard · 1989
44 min · 3 tracks · industrial metal
Aggressive industrial metal collides with provocative lyrics, creating a visceral commentary on society and personal angst.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Power of Lard — The title track serves as a manifesto for the album's themes, featuring intense rhythms and scathing lyrics that critique societal norms. Its relentless pace encapsulates the overall aesthetic of the project.
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Hellfudge — With its heavy riffs and frenetic tempo, this track exemplifies Lard's fusion of punk aggression and industrial elements, showcasing their distinctive sound. The chaotic structure mirrors the disarray addressed in its biting lyrics.
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Time to Melt — Clocking in at over thirty minutes, this epic track blends spoken word with heavy instrumentation, highlighting the band's experimental approach to songwriting. It stands out as a bold statement on existential themes against a backdrop of relentless sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP combines aggressive industrial metal with political themes, showcasing a strong but not fully developed compositional voice.
What we noticed
- The EP consists of three tracks, each averaging around four minutes, maintaining a high-energy pace throughout.
- Each song features aggressive guitar riffs layered with industrial sound effects, creating a dense sonic texture.
- Vocals are delivered in a shouted style, often overlapping with the instrumentation, which emphasizes the urgency of the lyrics.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Power of Lard 7:29
- 2 Hellfudge 5:05
- 3 Time to Melt 31:56
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