Violent New Breed
Shotgun Messiah · 1993
43 min · 12 tracks · hard rock
An aggressive blend of glam metal and industrial influences, merging heavy riffs with provocative themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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I'm a Gun — This opening track introduces the album's gritty aesthetic with its raw energy, setting a confrontational tone that resonates throughout the record.
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Violent New Breed — The title track encapsulates the band's industrial influences while addressing themes of aggression and societal unrest, making it a cornerstone of their identity in this era.
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Jihad — This song stands out for its controversial title and thematic exploration of conflict, showcasing the band's willingness to tackle provocative subjects head-on.
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I Come in Peace — Closing the album on a reflective note, this track juxtaposes heavy instrumentals with introspective lyrics, highlighting the band's range and depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album merges hard rock with industrial elements, showcasing both aggression and experimentation in its sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, maintaining intensity through the first half before introducing slower, more atmospheric moments.
- Several tracks feature heavy use of industrial sounds and samples, blending them seamlessly with traditional hard rock instrumentation.
- Lyrically, the album explores provocative themes, often employing aggressive and confrontational language that matches the musical aggression.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Revolution
The chorus dramatically shifts from individual turmoil to collective uprising, emphasizing a call for change amidst chaos.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I'm a Gun 3:29
- 2 Come Down 3:12
- 3 Violent New Breed 4:57
- 4 Enemy in Me 4:05
- 5 Revolution 3:36
- 6 Monkey Needs 3:25
- 7 Rain 3:46
- 8 Jihad 3:53
- 9 Side F/X 2:08
- 10 Sex 4:17
- 11 Overkill 3:14
- 12 I Come in Peace 3:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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