What makes Transmetropolitan by War from a Harlots Mouth notable?

The album was well-received by critics for its aggressive sound and social commentary, appearing on several year-end lists for metal releases. It solidified War from a Harlots Mouth's position in the underground music scene and influenced later bands within the mathcore and progressive punk movements. Transmetropolitan is War from a Harlots Mouth's second album, following their debut, which established them in the European metalcore scene. Released in 2007, this album marked a significant evolution in their sound, showcasing more complex song structures and refined production techniques as the band sought to carve out a distinct identity within the genre.

How many songs are on Transmetropolitan?

Transmetropolitan has 11 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

Transmetropolitan

War from a Harlots Mouth · 2007

39 min · 11 tracks · punk rock

A chaotic blend of mathcore and punk, infused with visceral energy and sharp societal commentary.

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Top tracks — play these first

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How to Disconnect From Your Social Surrounding in Half an Hour — This opening track sets the frenetic tone for the album, combining breakneck tempos with incisive lyrics critiquing modern disconnection.
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The District Attorneys Are Selling Your Blood — With its relentless energy and biting lyrical content, this track exemplifies the band's ability to blend aggression with poignant social critiques.
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Transmetropolitan — The title track serves as a culmination of the album's themes, merging intricate instrumentation with a reflective narrative on societal issues.
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And in the Right to Make Mistakes, We May Lose Everything and Start Again... — Closing the album with an expansive ten-minute piece, this track showcases the band's artistic ambition, blending various musical styles while maintaining thematic cohesion.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album's chaotic structure and sharp commentary create a distinctive sound within its genre.

What we noticed

The album opens with a frenetic tempo that rarely drops, maintaining a high energy level throughout the first half.
Several tracks feature layered vocal styles, alternating between harsh screams and melodic lines, enhancing the emotional intensity.
The final track concludes with a slow, drawn-out fade, contrasting sharply with the preceding aggression and providing a moment of reflection.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

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 How to Disconnect From Your Social Surrounding in Half an Hour 1:59
2 Heeey... Let's Start a Band! 3:11
3 The District Attorneys Are Selling Your Blood 2:46
4 Trife Life 1:23
5 Fighting Wars With Keyboards 1:51
6 Mulder 7:04
7 Thousand Complaints, One Answer 3:28
8 If You Want To Blame Us For Something Wrong, Please Abuse This Song! 1:21
9 Riding Dead Horses Is a Fuckin' Curse 3:11
10 Transmetropolitan 3:36
11 And in the Right to Make Mistakes, We May Lose Everything and Start Again... 10:05

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