Trouble the Water
Show Me the Body · 2022
38 min · 12 tracks · hardcore punk
Aggressive noise rock and hardcore punk collide with introspective lyrics, creating a visceral exploration of struggle and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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War Not Beef — This track exemplifies the album's intense energy while addressing themes of conflict and community unity, making it a rallying cry for listeners.
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Demeanor — With its pulsating rhythm and urgent vocals, this song captures the album's essence by merging personal narrative with broader social commentary.
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Trouble the Water — As the title track, it encapsulates the central themes of the album, using metaphorical imagery to explore emotional depth and resilience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends aggressive sound with introspective themes, showcasing strong writing and production.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets an aggressive tone, maintaining a fast tempo through the first half.
- Several tracks feature abrupt shifts in dynamics, moving from intense noise to quieter, introspective moments.
- 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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7/10
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
- steady energy for active listening
- short bursts of raw intensity
- cathartic release through aggression
- for energetic gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slower, melodic tunes
- want lengthy, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 28, 2022, 'Trouble the Water' is Show Me the Body's third studio album, following their breakout record 'Dog Whistle' in 2020. This album marks a continued evolution in their sound, blending elements of punk rap and noise rock while solidifying their stance as innovators within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Death Grips· Nails· Fiddlehead
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Loose Talk 3:26
- 2 Food From Plate 2:50
- 3 Radiator 2:31
- 4 We Came to Play 2:15
- 5 War Not Beef 3:47
- 6 Out of Place 3:54
- 7 Boils Up 4:00
- 8 Buck 50 2:31
- 9 Demeanor 2:59
- 10 Using It 2:15
- 11 WW4 3:41
- 12 Trouble the Water 3:45
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