Tripper
Hella · 2011
39 min · 10 tracks · noise rock
An intricate web of chaotic rhythms and jagged melodies, blending noise rock with experimental flair.
Top tracks — play these first
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Kid Life Crisis — This track embodies the album's chaotic spirit while showcasing Hella's intricate guitar work and unpredictable pacing, making it a standout example of their evolution.
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Self Checkout — With its relentless rhythm and layered textures, this song exemplifies the duo's knack for crafting engaging motifs that contrast starkly against their noise rock roots.
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Psycho Bro — This track captures the raw energy of Hella's live performances, featuring dynamic shifts in intensity that reflect the band's improvisational approach to composition.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Tripper showcases intricate compositions and a distinctive sound, though its cohesion is somewhat uneven.
What we noticed
- Each track often layers multiple guitar lines that intertwine, resulting in dense, textured soundscapes.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, eschewing traditional verse-chorus formats in favor of more experimental arrangements.
- 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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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Headless 4:35
- 2 Self Checkout 3:11
- 3 Long Hair 3:13
- 4 Yubacore 3:45
- 5 Netgear 5:36
- 6 Kid Life Crisis 4:16
- 7 On the Record 2:17
- 8 Furthest 3:43
- 9 Psycho Bro 4:08
- 10 Osaka 4:48
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