Total Destruction
Unsane · 1993
38 min · 12 tracks · noise rock
Raw, distorted guitars clash with relentless rhythms, creating an atmosphere of chaotic intensity that defines Unsane's noise rock ethos.
Top tracks — play these first
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Body Bomb — The opening track sets a furious pace with its heavy guitar riffs and intense vocal delivery, establishing the album's uncompromising tone from the outset.
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Straight — This track exemplifies Unsane's ability to blend dissonant melodies with a compelling rhythmic drive, showcasing both aggression and tension.
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Broke — At just under two minutes long, this track delivers a visceral punch with its raw sound and ferocious energy, encapsulating the urgency that permeates the album.
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Get Away — This song features a notable shift in dynamics, incorporating a haunting melody that contrasts sharply with the harsher elements elsewhere on the record.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's raw sound and unpredictable structure define its noise rock ethos while maintaining distinctiveness within the genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features heavily distorted guitars and aggressive drumming, establishing a chaotic tone right from the start.
- The final three tracks feature a gradual decrease in intensity, allowing for a moment of reflection before the album concludes.
- 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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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
Significant within its genre. 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
- chaotic intensity for cathartic release
- punchy tracks for quick bursts
- for late-night energy
- raw sound for adrenaline seekers
Maybe skip if you
- seeking melodic calmness
- prefer lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1993, Total Destruction marked Unsane's third studio album, solidifying their place in the underground noise rock scene following the critical success of their previous album, Scattered, Smothered & Covered. At this point, the band was refining their sound, featuring heavier and more aggressive instrumentation while retaining their signature lyrical themes of alienation and despair.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Swans· The Jesus Lizard· Melvins
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Body Bomb 3:41
- 2 Straight 4:02
- 3 Black Book 2:40
- 4 Trench 4:02
- 5 Dispatched 2:18
- 6 Throw It Away 3:59
- 7 Broke 1:55
- 8 Road Trip 3:48
- 9 Wayne 2:48
- 10 Get Away 3:04
- 11 S.O.S. 3:11
- 12 455 2:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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