Violent Acts of Beauty
London After Midnight · 2007
79 min · 16 tracks · gothic rock
Gothic melodies intertwine with dark, industrial beats, creating a haunting atmosphere that reflects societal anxieties and personal turmoil.
Top tracks — play these first
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Feeling Fascist? — This track juxtaposes catchy melodies with provocative lyrics critiquing authoritarianism, making it both memorable and politically charged.
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America's a Fucking Disease — The song serves as a raw commentary on American culture, blending angst with an infectious rhythm that resonates with listeners disillusioned by societal issues.
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Heaven Now — With its ethereal soundscape and reflective lyrics, this track encapsulates the album's exploration of existential themes against a backdrop of beauty and despair.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends gothic melodies with industrial elements, creating a distinct but somewhat uneven listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a steady tempo with industrial beats, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and dynamics.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create a haunting effect, particularly in 'Feeling Fascist?' and 'Love You to Death'.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
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
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- 1 The Beginning of the End 6:00
- 2 Feeling Fascist? 4:58
- 3 Nothing's Sacred 5:00
- 4 Heaven Now 5:28
- 5 America's a Fucking Disease 4:20
- 6 Complex Messiah 3:45
- 7 Republic 4:52
- 8 Fear 4:41
- 9 Pure 5:26
- 10 The Kids Are All Wrong 3:56
- 11 Love You to Death 4:31
- 12 The Pain Looks Good on You 3:53
- 13 Nothing's Sacred (extended club mix) 7:28
- 14 Nothing's Sacred (edit club mix) 5:39
- 15 Nothing's Sacred (original demo) 5:02
- 16 America's a F***ing Disease (edit) 4:22
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