Twisted Crystal
Guerilla Toss · 2018
29 min · 10 tracks · art rock
Psychedelic art rock bursts with frenetic energy and surrealist whimsy underpinned by pulsating rhythms and eclectic instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Magic Is Easy — Opening the album with a vibrant mix of catchy melodies and unpredictable shifts, this track sets the tone for the eclectic journey ahead.
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Hacking Machine — This track exemplifies the band's knack for merging abstract lyrics with infectious hooks, creating a danceable yet thought-provoking experience.
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Walls Of The Universe — With its expansive soundscape and layered instrumentation, this track encapsulates the album's overarching themes of exploration and transcendence.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's energetic shifts and eclectic instrumentation create a unique listening experience while maintaining some cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that features rapid tempo changes and layered vocals, setting a frenetic tone.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt shifts in dynamics, such as 'Hacking Machine,' which transitions from quiet verses to explosive choruses.
- The instrumentation varies widely across tracks, with elements like synthesizers, unconventional percussion, and distorted guitars creating a surreal soundscape.
- 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
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 Magic Is Easy 3:11
- 2 Jesus Rabbit 2:09
- 3 Meteorological 3:22
- 4 Hacking Machine 3:47
- 5 Retreat 2:35
- 6 Come Up With Me 3:19
- 7 Unicorn Cigarette
- 8 Walls Of The Universe 4:04
- 9 Jackie's Daughter 3:23
- 10 Green Apple 3:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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