Released 25 years ago this October
Tomahawk
Tomahawk · 2001
41 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
A jagged fusion of alternative metal and avant-garde rock that challenges conventional song structures with chaotic rhythms and abrasive textures.
Top tracks — play these first
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God Hates a Coward — This track exemplifies the band's aggressive sound, with its relentless tempo and incisive lyrics confronting themes of fearlessness and bravado in a compelling way.
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Sweet Smell of Success — A standout for its sharp lyrical commentary on ambition and moral ambiguity, blending catchy hooks with dissonant undertones that capture the album's experimental ethos.
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Point and Click — This track features intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts, encapsulating the band's ability to fuse complex musicianship with accessible melodies.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's inventive structures and abrasive sound create a distinct listening experience, though its cohesion is somewhat uneven.
What we noticed
- The album features abrupt tempo shifts, with tracks like 'God Hates a Coward' transitioning from chaotic rhythms to more subdued sections.
- Several songs employ unconventional song structures, often eschewing traditional verse-chorus formats in favor of jagged, fragmented arrangements.
- The use of dissonant guitar textures and aggressive drumming creates an abrasive sound that challenges the listener's expectations throughout the record.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- wave-like pacing and flow
- short, immersive listening sessions
- layered, dense sonic textures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Tomahawk, the debut album by the supergroup formed in 2001, marked a new venture for Mike Patton following his successful tenure with Faith No More. This project also included guitarist Duane Denison from The Jesus Lizard and drummer John Stanier from Helmet, showcasing their collective shift towards more experimental sounds after their prior mainstream successes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mr. Bungle· Faith No More· Tool
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Flashback 2:58
- 2 101 North 5:13
- 3 Point and Click 3:09
- 4 God Hates a Coward 2:39
- 5 POP 1 3:25
- 6 Sweet Smell of Success 3:48
- 7 Sir Yes Sir 2:09
- 8 Jockstrap 3:51
- 9 Cul de Sac 1:44
- 10 Malocchio 2:42
- 11 Honeymoon 3:07
- 12 Laredo 4:16
- 13 Narcosis 2:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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