When Evil Speaks
Suicide Commando · 2013
60 min · 12 tracks · electro-industrial
A relentless barrage of distorted beats and dark synths creates a haunting atmosphere steeped in aggression and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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When Evil Speaks — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of malevolence and inner conflict, driven by a powerful chorus that resonates throughout.
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Cut_Bleed_Eviscerate — This track stands out with its complex layering of sounds and relentless pace, effectively portraying the raw intensity that defines much of the album.
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Repent or Perish — A standout for its dramatic build-up and lyrical confrontation with guilt and redemption, this track showcases the band's depth beyond mere aggression.
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My Blasphemy — The song integrates provocative lyrics with an infectious beat, challenging societal norms while maintaining a catchy hook that drives its message home.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines aggressive beats with atmospheric elements, creating a distinct yet cohesive sound within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features aggressive, high-energy tracks that maintain a relentless tempo, while the second half introduces more varied pacing and atmospheric elements.
- Several tracks utilize distorted vocal samples layered over driving beats, creating a sense of urgency and tension throughout.
- The album includes moments of silence or minimal instrumentation between tracks, allowing for brief pauses that enhance the overall intensity when the music resumes.
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with intensity
- cathartic confrontations with darkness
- dynamic flow that shifts energy
- headphone detail for deep immersion
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light, upbeat vibes
- seek straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — It received positive reviews and reinforced the band's influence within its genre.
- Career context
- Released in early 2013, When Evil Speaks marked Suicide Commando's fifth studio album, following the commercially successful release of 2009's 'Implements of Hell'. By this time, the band had solidified their presence in the electro-industrial scene, merging themes of violence and existential dread with pulsating electronic rhythms.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Front Line Assembly· Skinny Puppy· Assemblage 23
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Attention Whore
The narrator shifts from accusatory tones to a more reflective stance, questioning their own motivations amidst a backdrop of chaotic sounds.
This shift not only adds depth to the narrative but also highlights a moment of vulnerability amid the otherwise confrontational themes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Feeding My Inner Hate 1:33
- 2 Cut_Bleed_Eviscerate 6:05
- 3 My Blasphemy 4:16
- 4 When Evil Speaks 4:53
- 5 Monster 5:13
- 6 Attention Whore 4:53
- 7 Repent or Perish 6:40
- 8 In Guns We Trust 6:01
- 9 Time (Rewind) 4:52
- 10 Unterwelt 5:01
- 11 Evacuate (Where’s the Exit remix) 4:47
- 12 Song of No Tomorrow 5:53
What to play next
Forest of the Impaled
2017
Continues the dark themes and aggressive sound with fresh elements.
Implements of Hell
2010
Sets a similar intense atmosphere that leads into the current album.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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