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Worship

A Place to Bury Strangers · 2012

44 min · 11 tracks · noise rock

A dense tapestry of feedback and distortion intertwines with haunting melodies, creating an immersive noise rock experience.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Mind Control — This track encapsulates the album's themes of existential dread and emotional turmoil through its relentless drive and dissonant soundscapes, illustrating the band's signature style.
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    Fear — With its heavy layers of reverb and raw intensity, Fear exemplifies the band's ability to blend vulnerability with aggression, making it a standout moment on the album.
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    Worship — The title track serves as a sonic manifesto for the album, weaving together chaotic instrumentation and haunting vocals to explore themes of devotion and despair.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • immersive soundscapes for concentration
  • cathartic release through intensity
  • haunting melodies in dark spaces
  • intense moments of sonic exploration

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking upbeat, cheerful tunes
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 2012, Worship is A Place to Bury Strangers' third studio album, following their self-titled debut and the sophomore release, Exploding Head. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their identity within the noise rock genre, gaining a reputation for their intense live performances and sonic experimentation.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Alone 2:28
  • 2 You Are the One 4:09
  • 3 Mind Control 3:15
  • 4 Worship 3:55
  • 5 Fear 4:54
  • 6 Dissolved 5:27
  • 7 Why I Can’t Cry Anymore 3:39
  • 8 Revenge 5:05
  • 9 And I’m Up 3:46
  • 10 Slide 3:47
  • 11 Leaving Tomorrow 4:07

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