The albums that define
mathcore.
Our picks for where to start with mathcore — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top mathcore artists
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The mathcore essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
The Dillinger Escape Plan
Calculating Infinity
A relentless fusion of chaotic rhythms and dissonant melodies, embodying the essence of mathcore.
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The Dillinger Escape Plan
Miss Machine
Fractured rhythms and chaotic melodies collide with a visceral intensity that defines mathcore's evolution.
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The Dillinger Escape Plan
Ire Works
Chaotic mathcore energy collides with experimental elements and unexpected melodic passages throughout this intense album.
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One of Us Is the Killer
A relentless barrage of intricate rhythms and chaotic melodies that defy genre boundaries.
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Under the Running Board
Chaotic rhythms and dissonant melodies collide with aggressive vocals in a relentless mathcore assault.
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The Dillinger Escape Plan
Option Paralysis
A chaotic blend of technical precision and raw emotion punctuated by jagged rhythms and intense vocal outbursts.
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The Dillinger Escape Plan
Dissociation
Chaotic rhythms and dissonant melodies intertwine with existential themes, creating an intense sonic experience.
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The Dillinger Escape Plan
Cursed, Unshaven and Misbehavin': Live Infinity
A chaotic whirlwind of dissonant riffs and frenetic energy, capturing the raw intensity of live mathcore performance.
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The Dillinger Escape Plan
The Dillinger Escape Plan
Chaotic rhythms and dissonant melodies collide with frenetic energy, embodying the essence of mathcore.
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The Dillinger Escape Plan
Plagiarism
A chaotic fusion of mathcore and post-hardcore that reinterprets iconic tracks with frenetic energy.
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Rolo Tomassi
Grievances
A frenetic blend of mathcore chaos and ethereal melodies creating a haunting sonic landscape.
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Rolo Tomassi
Cosmology
A frenetic blend of mathcore chaos and melodic interludes wrapped in a conceptual framework.
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Rolo Tomassi
Rolo Tomassi EP
A frenetic blend of mathcore chaos and intricate melodies, merging harsh vocals with complex rhythms.
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Rolo Tomassi
Eternal Youth
A frenetic blend of mathcore, experimental elements, and chaotic energy that defies genre boundaries.
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Rolo Tomassi
Where Myth Becomes Memory
Intricate mathcore soundscapes intertwine with ethereal melodies, creating a dynamic and emotionally charged experience.
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Rolo Tomassi
Time Will Die and Love Will Bury It
A labyrinthine blend of chaotic mathcore and atmospheric soundscapes that evokes both tension and release.
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Rolo Tomassi
Astraea
A ferocious blend of mathcore chaos and ethereal melodies creates a hauntingly intricate soundscape.
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The Number Twelve Looks Like You
Here at the End of All Things
A chaotic fusion of mathcore intricacies and experimental soundscapes that challenge traditional song structures.
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The Number Twelve Looks Like You
Mongrel
Chaotic rhythms and jagged melodies collide with raw, emotive vocals in a frenetic mathcore landscape.
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The Number Twelve Looks Like You
The Number Twelve Looks Like You
Fractured rhythms and chaotic melodies intertwine with intense vocals to create a disorienting sonic landscape.
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The Number Twelve Looks Like You
Nuclear. Sad. Nuclear.
A chaotic blend of dissonant riffs and frenetic rhythms, showcasing the raw energy of mathcore.
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The Number Twelve Looks Like You
An Inch of Gold for an Inch of Time
Mathcore chaos intertwines with sharp, sardonic lyrics to create an exhilarating sonic experience.
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The Number Twelve Looks Like You
Put On Your Rosy Red Glasses
Mathcore chaos collides with jagged melodies and unpredictable time signatures, crafting an intense listening experience.
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The Number Twelve Looks Like You
Worse Than Alone
Frantic rhythms and chaotic melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a disorienting yet compelling sonic landscape.
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