X'ed Out
Tera Melos · 2013
46 min · 12 tracks
An adventurous blend of math rock intricacies and eclectic textures creating a dynamic, unpredictable sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Weird Circles — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its intricate rhythms and disjointed melodies, showcasing the band's signature style right from the start.
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New Chlorine — This track features a catchy refrain paired with complex instrumentation, highlighting the balance between accessibility and technical prowess that defines the album.
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Surf Nazis — With its frenetic energy and unexpected shifts, this track exemplifies the band's ability to fuse chaos and melody, making it a standout moment on the record.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases inventive compositions and unique sound textures, though its cohesion suffers from varied track structures.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate layered guitar effects that create a dense, textured soundscape, especially in 'Melody Nine' and 'Surf Nazis'.
- The use of unconventional song structures is prominent, with many tracks lacking traditional verse-chorus forms, as seen in 'Tropic Lame' and 'Slimed'.
- 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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5/10
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
- frenzied bursts of energy
- short tracks for quick engagement
- quirky rhythms and patterns
- playful experimentation throughout
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek slow, soothing sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- X'ed Out is Tera Melos's third studio album, following their acclaimed release, Patagonian Rats in 2010. By this point, the band was establishing their unique sound within the math rock scene while experimenting with more melodic elements. This album marks a continued evolution as they embraced a broader range of influences alongside their signature complexity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Battles· Hella· Don Caballero
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Weird Circles 3:05
- 2 New Chlorine 4:11
- 3 Bite 3:35
- 4 Snake Lake 1:55
- 5 Sunburn 3:30
- 6 Melody Nine 3:50
- 7 No Phase 4:07
- 8 Tropic Lame 3:43
- 9 Slimed 5:27
- 10 Until Lufthansa 4:49
- 11 Surf Nazis 4:05
- 12 X’ed Out and Tired 4:34
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