Yellow Kidney
Show Me the Body · 2014
20 min · 5 tracks · hardcore punk
Chaotic energy blends hardcore punk with experimental noise, creating a visceral listening experience that challenges and engages.
Top tracks — play these first
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One Train — Opening with frenetic guitar riffs and relentless drumming, this track encapsulates the band's chaotic sound while addressing urban struggles and resilience.
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Midtown Creek — This track features a blend of rhythmic intensity and melodic elements that showcases their ability to balance aggression with lyrical depth.
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Dehydration — With its haunting atmosphere and introspective lyrics, this song highlights the emotional weight beneath the band's raw exterior, offering depth amidst chaos.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP's raw energy and chaotic structure reflect its underground roots while showcasing distinct punk influences.
What we noticed
- The EP opens with a track that features rapid-fire drumming and aggressive guitar riffs, establishing a high-energy tone immediately.
- Each song typically runs under three minutes, creating a relentless pace that maintains intensity throughout.
- Vocals are often delivered in a shouted style, blending with chaotic instrumentation to create an overwhelming soundscape.
- The final track incorporates dissonant noise elements that contrast sharply with the preceding songs, providing an abrupt end.
- 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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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 One Train 3:12
- 2 Midtown Creek 3:58
- 3 Dehydration 3:58
- 4 Steep Rock 4:29
- 5 Gross Loans 4:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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