Viscerals
Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs · 2020
38 min · 8 tracks · heavy metal
A relentless barrage of heavy riffs and distorted chaos, punctuated by moments of melodic introspection and frenetic energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Reducer — The opening track sets a frenetic pace with its pounding drums and shrieking guitars, encapsulating the album's chaotic energy right from the start.
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New Body — This nearly eight-minute centerpiece showcases a dynamic shift between crushing heaviness and hypnotic melodies, demonstrating the band's versatility and depth.
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Crazy in Blood — With its catchy hooks layered over a driving rhythm section, this track blends accessibility with intensity, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Viscerals combines heavy riffs with melodic shifts, showcasing strong craft and distinctiveness in the heavy metal genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a heavy, distorted riff that sets a relentless pace, maintaining high energy through the first three tracks.
- Each track features abrupt tempo shifts, often transitioning from chaotic sections to moments of melodic introspection.
- The final two tracks slow down significantly, creating a stark contrast to the earlier intensity and allowing for a more reflective conclusion.
- 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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7/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- relentless bursts of chaotic energy
- punctuated moments of melodic introspection
- short tracks with fierce impact
- frenzied listening for active engagement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer calm, soothing sounds
- want lengthy, immersive tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on April 3, 2020, Viscerals is the second album from Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, following their 2018 debut, Feed the Rats. At this point in their career, the band had begun to establish themselves within the UK underground scene, gaining attention for their unique blend of krautrock and doom metal influences.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Reducer 4:28
- 2 Rubbernecker 4:27
- 3 New Body 7:10
- 4 Blood and Butter 1:39
- 5 World Crust 3:09
- 6 Crazy in Blood 5:13
- 7 Halloween Bolson 9:00
- 8 Hell’s Teeth 3:33
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