United States of Horror
Ho99o9 · 2017
45 min · 17 tracks
A chaotic fusion of punk and hip-hop unleashing a visceral critique of American society through relentless energy and raw intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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War Is Hell — This track encapsulates the album's aggressive tone while addressing the brutal realities of conflict through sharp lyrics and relentless instrumentation.
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Bleed War — With its frenetic pace and vivid imagery, this song serves as an urgent critique of militarization and societal decay, showcasing Ho99o9's lyrical prowess.
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City Rejects — This track stands out with its biting commentary on urban life and disenfranchisement, driven by a powerful blend of punk aggression and hip-hop rhythm.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's chaotic energy and thematic depth create a distinctive sound, though its cohesion suffers from the varied pacing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a frenetic pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down for interludes.
- Tracks often blend aggressive punk instrumentation with hip-hop beats, creating a chaotic soundscape that reflects the lyrical themes.
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- relentless energy for catharsis
- short bursts of intensity
- visceral critiques of society
- wild, chaotic listening experience
- for high-energy environments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer calm, soothing sounds
- seek long-form musical journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'United States of Horror' was released in January 2017, Ho99o9 had already established themselves with their debut EP 'Horrors of the Mind' (2016). This album marked their first full-length release, showcasing their distinctive blend of genres and solidifying their position within the underground scene as a band unafraid to confront societal issues head-on.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Death Grips· Nails· GHOSTEMANE
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 U.S.H. 0:17
- 2 War Is Hell 3:24
- 3 Street Power 3:24
- 4 Face Tatt 2:06
- 5 When Death Calls (Interlude) 1:19
- 6 Bleed War 2:14
- 7 Moneymachine 3:15
- 8 Splash 2:50
- 9 Knuckle Up 3:57
- 10 Dekay 3:25
- 11 Sub-Zer0 2:13
- 12 Feels Like... (Interlude) 1:25
- 13 City Rejects 2:32
- 14 Hydrolics 3:46
- 15 New Jersey Devil 2:04
- 16 United States of Horror 4:16
- 17 Blaqq Hole 3:27
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