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Today Is the Day

Today Is the Day · 1996

36 min · 12 tracks · noise rock

A chaotic blend of noise rock and aggressive riffs drenched in existential angst and raw emotion.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • chaotic bursts of raw energy
  • short tracks for quick intensity
  • existential themes with emotional weight
  • ferocious pacing and urgency
  • immersive experience in brief doses

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer melodic, structured compositions
  • seek long, flowing soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1996, 'Today Is the Day' was Today Is the Day's self-titled album and marked their third full-length release. This album came after their breakthrough record 'Willpower' and showcased a further exploration of their unique sound within the noise rock genre, solidifying their position in the underground music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Unsane· The Jesus Lizard· Melvins

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Kai Piranha 1:15
  • 2 Marked 4:48
  • 3 Bugs Death March 5:25
  • 4 A Man of Science 0:58
  • 5 Realization 4:26
  • 6 Black Iron Prison 1:57
  • 7 Mountain People 2:15
  • 8 Ripped Off 3:37
  • 9 The Tragedy 2:53
  • 10 She Is in Fear of Death 4:11
  • 11 I Love My Woman 0:26
  • 12 Dot Matrix 4:28

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