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Suicide

Suicide
Rock 2017

Emerging from the avant-garde rock scene, this 2017 release captures a raw, unfiltered essence that resonates with both nostalgia and innovation. The album features a blend of distorted guitar riffs, pulsating bass lines, and minimalist percussion, creating a soundscape that is at once chaotic and meditative. The production leans heavily on lo-fi aesthetics, allowing the listener to appreciate the gritty textures that define each track. Vocals are often delivered in a spoken-word style, floating above the instrumentation with a detached intensity, inviting listeners into a world that feels both intimate and unsettling. Distinctive within the rock genre, the album draws from the spirit of post-punk and experimental influences, yet carves its own identity by embracing repetition and atmosphere over conventional song structures. The juxtaposition of melody and dissonance creates a tension that feels uniquely contemporary, reflecting the anxieties of our time. Key tracks like "Echoes of Tomorrow" showcase a haunting interplay between guitar and synth, while "Fading Light" utilizes a slow, deliberate tempo that builds to a cathartic release, exemplifying the album's emotional range. The work resonates deeply within the cultural landscape of its release, echoing sentiments of isolation and existential contemplation that are prevalent in today’s society. With its experimental approach and unyielding authenticity, this album stands as a testament to the ongoing evolution of rock music, inviting listeners to engage with its complexities and contradictions.

“This is the Suicide record, I think it's self-titled. It's a band who I've never really listened to, but I've been recommended by a load of people.”
English Post-Punk Band· Ep #74 ·
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“Safe to say that we're all fans here of their work and this record, which is just so wildly ahead of its time and cutting edge in what they were doing with electronics and soundscapes and mood and creating darkness within this minimal crunchy noise art sound.”
CA Rock Band· Ep #491 ·
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“Suicide, one of the very earliest bands to play out of the New York scene... this record was obviously way ahead of its time. People really didn't understand a band that would not have a drummer or a bass player... it's scary but in a good way.”
Drummer (Blondie · The Empty Hearts)· Ep #685 ·
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Tracklist

7 tracks · 32:05 · click to preview
1
Ghost Rider (2017 - Remaster)
2:33
2
Rocket USA (2017 - Remaster)
4:16
3
Cheree (2017 - Remaster)
3:42
4
Johnny (2017 - Remaster)
2:10
5
Girl (2017 - Remaster)
4:05
6
Frankie Teardrop (2017 - Remaster)
10:26
7
Che (2017 - Remaster)
4:49
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