Transmit Disrupt
Hell Is for Heroes · 2005
46 min · 12 tracks · punk rock
Angular guitars and urgent vocals create a visceral landscape of post-hardcore energy steeped in punk rock ethos.
Top tracks — play these first
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Models for the Programme — This track stands out as a defining moment on the album with its catchy hooks and anthemic chorus that encapsulates the band's essence.
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They Will Call Us Savages — The song combines aggressive instrumentation with introspective lyrics, showcasing the band's ability to blend raw energy with thoughtful commentary.
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Transmit Disrupt — The title track serves as a powerful culmination of themes explored throughout the album, featuring dynamic shifts that highlight the band's musical range.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features energetic compositions with dynamic shifts but lacks strong cohesion in its overall flow.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature aggressive guitar riffs and fast tempos, establishing a high-energy opening.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word sections that contrast with the intense instrumentation, creating dynamic shifts.
- The album includes two untitled interludes that serve as atmospheric transitions between more structured songs.
- 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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6/10
- 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
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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
- introspective late-night vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Hell Is for Heroes' second studio album, Transmit Disrupt followed their debut, The Neon Handshake, which had established them in the UK rock scene. By 2005, the band was navigating the complexities of maintaining their sound while seeking broader appeal amidst the evolving post-hardcore landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Funeral for a Friend· Thrice· Biffy Clyro
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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They Will Call Us Savages
A pivotal moment when societal critique shifts from a personal reflection to a broader commentary on culture’s machinations.
This transition amplifies the track's intensity, allowing listeners to feel both personal struggle and collective urgency.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kamichi 3:57
- 2 Models for the Programme 4:00
- 3 Quiet Riot 4:47
- 4 Folded Paper Figures 2:47
- 5 [untitled] 1:08
- 6 They Will Call Us Savages 4:11
- 7 Silent as the Grave 4:31
- 8 One of Us 2:50
- 9 [untitled] 0:51
- 10 Transmit Disrupt 5:59
- 11 Discos and Casinos 3:31
- 12 Burning Lafayette 7:34
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