What makes The Stillness Illness by Nim Vind notable?

This album is significant for its commentary on societal issues, particularly evident in tracks like Blood Clots... Rise of the Police State. It received positive reviews within underground music circles and helped solidify Nim Vind's status as an influential figure in horror punk. The Stillness Illness is Nim Vind's second studio album, following his debut, which established him in the horror punk scene. Released in 2009, this album came during a period when Vind was refining his sound and gaining recognition for his unique blend of punk and theatricality.

How many songs are on The Stillness Illness?

The Stillness Illness has 12 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.

The Stillness Illness

Nim Vind · 2009

44 min · 12 tracks · horror punk

A frenetic blend of horror punk energy and sharp lyrical wit, echoing the angst of modern disillusionment.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Killing Saturday Night — This opening track encapsulates the album's frenetic energy with biting lyrics that critique escapism in nightlife culture.
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Blood Clots... Rise of the Police State — This song stands out for its provocative lyrics that confront themes of authority and control, reflecting contemporary societal anxieties.
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Suicide Pact — This track combines dark humor with poignant observations on life choices, showcasing Vind's lyrical depth and punk roots.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

51 /100

Foothills

Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The album combines energetic punk elements with incisive lyrics, making it engaging yet somewhat uneven in flow.

What we noticed

The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming, establishing the album's frenetic pace.
Lyrically, the album employs sharp wit and social commentary, particularly evident in the track 'Blood Clots... Rise of the Police State', which critiques contemporary issues.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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 Killing Saturday Night 3:16
2 Character Assassination 3:34
3 Hadron Collider 3:16
4 21st Century Teenage 3:56
5 Jackknife 3:54
6 Suicide Pact 4:12
7 The Radio Active Man 3:40
8 Revenge 3:16
9 Blood Clots... Rise of the Police State 3:09
10 The Clawed Bat 3:47
11 Shango Nitra 4:15
12 The Message 4:35

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