World Peace Hope et al.
The Dead C · 1994
63 min · 14 tracks · jazz
A sprawling mix of noise, dissonance, and experimental soundscapes that challenge traditional song structures.
Top tracks — play these first
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Stars — The opening track sets the tone with a lengthy exploration of texture and rhythm, showcasing the band's ability to create immersive sound environments.
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Angel — This track exemplifies the band's experimental ethos by blending haunting melodies with abrasive instrumentation, creating a compelling contrast that defines the album.
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Helen — With its almost meditative quality, this track provides a moment of reflection amidst the chaos, illustrating The Dead C's dynamic range and compositional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's experimental nature and sonic exploration make it a notable entry in avant-garde music.
What we noticed
- The album features extended tracks that often exceed five minutes, allowing for gradual development of themes and textures.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt shifts in dynamics, moving from quiet, ambient sections to intense noise bursts without warning.
- There is a heavy use of dissonance throughout the record, with layered instrumentation creating complex soundscapes that resist traditional melodic structures.
- 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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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- long explorations of dissonant sound
- patient listening for abstract ideas
- sprawling tracks with varied pacing
- moments of stark sonic contrast
Maybe skip if you
- prefer conventional song structures
- seek immediate musical gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1994, World Peace Hope et al. is The Dead C's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed album, Harsh 70s Reality. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation as pioneers of the New Zealand underground music scene, experimenting further with their avant-garde sound and aesthetic.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sun Ra· Fushitsusha· This Heat
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stars 6:33
- 2 Sun Stabbed (edit) 1:37
- 3 Angel 7:10
- 4 Abschied 0:51
- 5 Fire 3:59
- 6 Puberty 0:36
- 7 Helen 7:28
- 8 Speed Kills 6:40
- 9 This Map 0:43
- 10 Communication With Heaven 1:13
- 11 Sea is Violet 5:51
- 12 World 7:58
- 13 Peace 2:13
- 14 Hope 10:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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