Velvet Noise
Raunchy · 2001
51 min · 10 tracks · alternative metal
A fusion of aggressive riffs and melodic elements that creates an immersive soundscape, blending industrial and alternative metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Twelve Feet Tall — The opening track sets a powerful tone with its driving rhythms and soaring melodies, encapsulating the album's energetic essence.
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Leech — This track showcases intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts that highlight the band's ability to balance heaviness with melodic depth.
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This Is Not an Exit — As the longest track on the album, it explores complex structures and lyrical themes, serving as a bold statement of the band's artistic vision.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a mix of aggressive and melodic elements, but its cohesion suffers from uneven pacing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, but the tempo fluctuates significantly across the ten tracks.
- Several tracks feature alternating clean and harsh vocals, creating dynamic contrasts within the 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive soundscapes for deep focus
- cathartic release through aggressive riffs
- reflective moments amidst heavy intensity
- engaging narratives that unfold gradually
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light, upbeat tracks
- want quick, catchy songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2001, Velvet Noise is Raunchy's second album, following their debut, Dead Boys Making Noise. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique sound within the Danish metal scene, building on the momentum from their first release.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fear Factory· Soilwork· Strapping Young Lad
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Twelve Feet Tall 4:48
- 2 Bleeding 4:36
- 3 Drive 3:41
- 4 Tonight 3:17
- 5 Leech 6:37
- 6 My Game 3:36
- 7 Crack of Dawn 6:47
- 8 Out of Sight 3:54
- 9 This Is Not an Exit 7:54
- 10 Never Be 6:28
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