Today We Are All Demons
Combichrist · 2009
78 min · 13 tracks · electro-industrial
Aggressive beats clash with distorted vocals, creating a visceral landscape of industrial chaos and dark energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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All Pain Is Gone Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Kickstart the Fight — This track stands out with its relentless energy and call to rebellion, embodying the album's themes of defiance and empowerment.
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I Want Your Blood — The provocative lyrics and driving rhythm highlight Combichrist's knack for blending horror imagery with danceable beats, making it a fan favorite.
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Today We Are All Demons — The title track encapsulates the album's overarching themes of darkness and chaos, showcasing Combichrist's signature sound and lyrical intensity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's aggressive sound and structure create a visceral experience, though it may not offer deep rewards on repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a relentless tempo with heavy percussion and aggressive synth lines, establishing a high-energy opening.
- Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between sections, creating a jarring effect that enhances the chaotic atmosphere.
- The album includes multiple instances of distorted vocal layering, which contributes to the overall industrial sound and intensity.
- 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
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing for intensity
- dystopian soundscapes for reflection
- cathartic release through aggression
- extended conclusion for deep engagement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light, upbeat tunes
- seek short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Debuted at number 3 on Billboard, marking wider recognition for Combichrist.
- Career context
- Released on January 20, 2009, Today We Are All Demons marked Combichrist's fourth studio album, following their 2007 release, What the Fuck Is Wrong with You People? The album arrived at a time when the band was solidifying their presence in the electro-industrial scene, gaining notoriety for their high-energy performances and provocative themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Skinny Puppy· Front Line Assembly· KMFDM
Tracklist
- 1 No Afterparty 0:42
- 2 All Pain Is Gone Start here 4:57
- 3 Kickstart the Fight 5:02
- 4 I Want Your Blood 5:13
- 5 Can’t Change the Beat 4:26
- 6 Sent to Destroy (edit) 4:37
- 7 Spit (Happy Pig Whore Mom) 4:27
- 8 New Form of Silence 3:51
- 9 Scarred 4:26
- 10 The Kill V2 5:19
- 11 Get Out of My Head 4:26
- 12 Today We Are All Demons 5:02
- 13 At the End of It All / [unknown] 26:06
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