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This is the music that they play in the elevator on the way to hell, but 3 minutes in you realize you’re already in hell
There is something special about making a nightmare-ish album. Realistically a 2/5, but I dig this shit.
Not for me
You think by the titles of the songs it will be good, but absolutely not! It’s so awful!
I have no idea who "They" are but clearly "They" were not wrong and "We" who must be the band are clearly Liars who didn't drown but managed to inflict this abomination on "Us" anyone unfortunate enough to have heard it.
There is just so much music like this on this list and I wonder why. I get why people might like it, but feels like every week I’m hit with one or two noise/industrial rock albums that are a heavy beat with whateverthefuck over top of it. The beats never bad, but the rest of it usually is.
Really wanted to like this - but was a struggle.
Albums I don't own: Kid A, London Calling, Harvest Albums I do own: They Were Wrong, So We Drowned Almost every album on this list has a decisive critical consensus, some of the ones that don't include this one & Kings of Leon's Only By the Night. What interests me is that both examples indicate a divide in critical opinion between the US and Europe. The 1001 book entry for Liars reads: "Although critics in the United States were not impressed by the album, European audiences embraced the nightmares." Similarly, the KoL Wikipedia article reads "A discrepancy between ratings of the North American and the UK press can be noted." The latter kinda makes me sad, I think it's a pretty great late aughts album. This album being more divisive makes a lot more sense. (I still don't understand why the critical divide would be split geographically though) The tense, claustrophobic atmosphere of "Broken Witch" sets the scene brilliantly for a horror-inspired rock album. The off-putting dissonance is weirdly kept in check by the danceable rhythms in "Room on the Broom" and "They Don't Want Your Corn". I feel like I've heard just enough no wave and gothic rock this year to give that balance some historical context. Twenty years before this album, Bauhaus was putting out some freaky dance tunes as well. How well they maintain that horror atmosphere through the whole album is up for debate. "Broken Witch" and "They Took 14" are proper, chaotic bookends, while the actual album closer, "Flow My Tears", unwinds into dark ambience and nature sounds- I suppose it works as a denouement while still staying relatively spoooky. "They Don't Want Your Corn", "Hold Hands" and "Room on the Broom" are more conventional but they sound far less like forest-bound pagans and much more like their noisy garage rock contemporaries. I want to single out that last one though, as iTunes lists it as my most played song on They Were Wrong (from today, but also April when I first listened to this). At about 15 seconds in, the most horrible distorted vocal starts, and repeats throughout the song. As far as anti-musical moments in albums, it ranks up there with the dog whistle at the end of Sgt. Pepper's. So WHY do I keep going back to that song >:0 WHY is it so catchy >:0 The editors were probably right to cull Liars from subsequent editions, but I find the list less interesting without them. Karen O: "Wait! They don't love you like I love you" the guy she's singing about: "I NO LONGER. WANT TO BE A MAN. I WANT. TO BE. A HORSE." HL: "Broken Witch", "There's Always Room on the Broom", "We Fenced Other Houses With the Bones of Our Own", "Read the Book That Wrote Itself", "Flow My Tears the Spider Said" December 14, 2024
Sort of a mixed bag, but overall pretty interesting. I tended to prefer the tracks with vocals. Favorite: “We Fenced Other Gardens…” 3-4
Le monde y capote ben trop dans les reviews, c’est parfaitement écoutable comme musique. C’est juste que jsuis pas sûr si c’est un bon argument de vente
Super Noisy!
They don't want corn, they want your kids (that's the one) the album is "interesting". Feels like how I would've scored The Blair Witch Project
Didn't hate it. Actually liked the nature sounds in Flow My Tears the Spider Said.
Pas mon style, mais chaque morceau est bien réfléchi. Parfois plus théâtral que musical
Brian and Vulva's second album...
Very weird
Is there a rating less than 1 star?
I never heard this before. I like it. It's fascinating. Weird. Not really songs. It was over before I understood what the hell I was listening to. Favorite song: they don't want your corn, they want your kids.
Terrible
Load of shite
What the heck is this??? It’s quite horrible.
Like a 40 minute long panic attack put to music! But it was intriguing I have to say. Interesting listen if nothing else.
Somehow brought to mind both Swans and Sonic Youth - no small task. Pretty cool project. Probably a 3.5★.
Can't say it's an essential listen. It's fine. Middle of the road indie noise
This is noise but really good noise
I wish this went more places. Was potential here. Word so many people didn't even listen to it.
Complètement assumé, sans justification ; solennel, ne laisse pas de répit. J'aime les titres des pièces, j'aime l'atmosphère pesante et sombre, toutefois sans éclats
They Were Wrong, So We Drowned Never heard of this, but Liars is such a generic mid 2000s indie band name I assumed it would be something akin to Hard-Fi or Reverend & The Makers or any other mid-tier band of that period. I really loved the concept of witchcraft and witch trials etc, but I found it struggles to create much atmosphere or ambiance to evoke that. I now understand they are an experimental noise rock band, so a creepy folk feel is not in their wheelhouse, and the slightly awkward nature of the songs is what they are going for, but I think it does need some gentleness and melody to balance the experimental elements of their music and reflect the themes they are writing about. On the occasion it does work it’s decent, when the droning and rhythm sync and the keyboards bring some life, like on They Don’t Want Your Corn, They Want Your Kids and when the tribal rhythms create some spookiness on Read the Book That Wrote Itself, or when they deliver a suitable spectral feel on Flow My Tears the Spider Said, but too often its horizontal banging repetitiveness drags and the songs feel much longer than their run times. Conceptually it's great, but musically it too infrequently delivers on that concept and consequently it’s difficult to sustain much interest. I had thought it may be a grower, but I didn’t feel much closer to it by the end of the third listen, and I started to get the sense that it’s not as smart or as challenging as it believes it is. It’s not unlistenable, and I’m all for people going off into weird corners and making esoteric and idiosyncratic music, but I feels this isn't that great an example of that, and even though I like the concept that’s not enough to make want to come back to it, so it lands as a solid 2. 🧹🧹 Playlist submission: They Don’t Want Your Corn, They Want Your Kids
One will not go all the way to claim it's unlistenable, though it's close. One would be lying if one claimed to enjoy it (other than the album and song titles) or to find it worthy of this list. It's different, and challenging in a clangy sort of way, borderline artful time but mostly noisy and grating in the end.
Wow I’m surprised how much my opinion changed by the end. It’s still not really my thing and don’t know if I’ll ever come back to it. I hated the first couple songs but then there were some interesting things going on throughout the rest of the album. Definitely unique/memorable. I try to be more generous for stuff that carves out its own unique lane and this does that. Rating: 2.7
Best Song: There's Always Room on the Broom. That chunky-funky riff at the beginning was really pleasant (even if they buried it under a high-hat for the majority of the song. Broken Witch. What a stuttering, arrhythmic way to start the album. Worst Song: Broken Witch. What a stuttering, arrhythmic way to start the album. Overall: More noise than rock. It's very abrasive (clearly intentionally so), but it does so in that upper, buzzy register that means I can't imagine when I'd want to listen to it. It's not heavy enough to satisfy the desire for heavier music, and it's not melodic at all. I struggle to imagine in which contexts or moods I would listen to this album.
Hints of Lightning bolt and Genghis Tron with a bit of a more minimalistic appproach. Fun listen.
## In-Depth Review of *They Were Wrong, So We Drowned* by Liars Released in 2004, *They Were Wrong, So We Drowned* marks a significant evolution in the sound and thematic approach of the band Liars. This sophomore album diverges sharply from their debut, embracing a more experimental and avant-garde aesthetic. Below, we explore the album's lyrics, music, production, themes, and its overall influence, while also discussing its pros and cons. ****Lyrics**** The lyrics of *They Were Wrong, So We Drowned* are steeped in surrealism and dark imagery, reflecting themes of witchcraft and folklore. The album is often described as a concept piece that draws inspiration from the German tradition of Walpurgisnacht—a night associated with witchcraft and revelry. Key lyrical highlights include: - **"Broken Witch"**: This track opens with a haunting atmosphere, setting the tone for the album. The lyrics evoke feelings of fear and dislocation, encapsulating the essence of witchcraft. - **"There's Always Room on the Broom"**: This song employs whimsical yet eerie imagery that plays on traditional fairy tales while infusing them with a sense of dread. - **"If You're A Wizard, Then Why Do You Wear Glasses?"**: This title exemplifies the album's quirky and absurdist approach to lyrical content. The lyrics challenge perceptions of reality and identity. The overall lyrical landscape is marked by a sense of chaos and unpredictability, mirroring the musical experimentation present throughout the album. ****Music**** Musically, *They Were Wrong, So We Drowned* represents a departure from the post-punk influences that characterized Liars' debut album. Instead, it embraces a more electronic and noise-driven sound. The instrumentation features: - **Primal Percussion**: The band replaced its original rhythm section with a more aggressive percussion style that drives many tracks forward with a visceral intensity. - **Distorted Electronics**: Songs like "Broken Witch" utilize disjointed electronic sounds and manipulated drum patterns to create an unsettling atmosphere. - **Minimal Melodies**: Traditional song structures are largely absent; instead, tracks often consist of repetitive motifs that evolve through dissonance and noise. The production is deliberately raw and chaotic, which some listeners may find challenging but others may appreciate for its authenticity and artistic ambition. ****Production**** The production quality on *They Were Wrong, So We Drowned* is intentionally lo-fi and experimental. The band sought to capture an organic sound that feels spontaneous rather than polished. Key production elements include: - **Live Recordings**: Many tracks feature live instrumentation that has been manipulated post-recording to create an otherworldly feel. - **Layering Techniques**: The use of layered sounds—ranging from distorted guitars to ambient noise—creates a dense auditory experience that invites listeners to explore its complexities. - **Unconventional Mixing**: The mixing choices often prioritize atmosphere over clarity, resulting in a soundscape that can feel overwhelming but also immersive. This approach has led to mixed reactions; some view it as groundbreaking while others perceive it as unlistenable. ****Themes**** Thematically, the album delves into concepts of fear, identity, and the supernatural. It challenges listeners to confront their preconceptions about music and storytelling through its exploration of: - **Witchcraft**: The overarching theme revolves around witchcraft as both a literal and metaphorical exploration of societal fears and individual isolation. - **Identity Crisis**: Many tracks question personal identity in relation to societal norms—an exploration mirrored in both the lyrics and sound. - **Chaos vs. Order**: The tension between chaotic soundscapes and structured musical elements reflects broader themes of disorder in contemporary life. These themes contribute to the album's reputation as a challenging yet rewarding listen for those willing to engage deeply with its content. ****Influence**** *They Were Wrong, So We Drowned* has had a lasting impact on various genres within alternative music. Its experimental nature has influenced artists across multiple styles: - **Post-Punk Revival**: The album's embrace of noise and dissonance has resonated with bands seeking to push boundaries within post-punk music. - **Art Rock**: Its conceptual approach aligns with art rock traditions that prioritize thematic depth alongside sonic experimentation. - **Electronic Music**: Liars' incorporation of electronic elements paved the way for future artists exploring similar fusions between rock and electronic genres. The influence of this album can be seen in subsequent works by Liars themselves as well as in the broader landscape of experimental music. ## Pros and Cons ### Pros - **Innovative Sound**: The album's unique blend of genres creates an original listening experience that defies categorization. - **Cohesive Concept**: Its thematic unity offers depth for listeners interested in narrative-driven music. - **Challenging Yet Rewarding**: For those willing to engage with its complexities, the album offers layers of meaning that can lead to profound insights. ### Cons - **Accessibility Issues**: The unconventional structure and lo-fi production may alienate mainstream audiences or casual listeners. - **Polarizing Reception**: Critics have described it as both a masterpiece and unlistenable; this divisiveness can deter potential fans. - **Repetitive Elements**: Some tracks may feel overly long or monotonous due to their experimental nature, which can test listener patience. In conclusion, *They Were Wrong, So We Drowned* stands as a bold statement within Liars' discography. Its intricate blend of themes, innovative soundscapes, and challenging production choices make it an essential listen for those interested in the evolution of experimental music. While it may not appeal to everyone due to its polarizing nature, its influence on subsequent artists cannot be understated.
What a waste of recording time
A complete waste of time. 10 skipped / 10
A bit much and a bit irritating. Found myself not engaging very much as it was so grating
I couldn't stand that. Sounded like a load of 18 year old music/drama students who set out just to make something 'different' but forgot to remember that it should be enjoyable to listen to.
Industrial noise music. It was an interesting distraction, but after a song or two, there was nothing grabbing or exciting about teh music and it is really more noise than actual songs. I'd skip this one.
I’m sorry, what?
This is just noise, one of the tracks literally is just a recording of someone being on the phone in a cave with really bad reception. Barely music, an absolute codshead of an album, in fact probably better to call it a collection of noise. Fuck you koffi you weirdo
Not a fan. Not an album to sit down and relax listening to. Cant think of a situation where putting this album on to enjoy would be merited. It could be used to punish someone you dislike/need to break in a situation where they were forced to listen to it.
Love this album. It’s like the soundtrack from a yet to be made Robert Eggers film about two villages at war over accusations of witchcraft, failed crops and general weirdness in the 17th Century. Wish they’d done a 20th anniversary tour of this album as would be absolute mayhem. The album is 4/5 but the brilliant song titles give it and extra half mark and another extra half mark to juice the score.
noisy, strange, short
this is awesome and i think everyone who disagrees is lame
This is dog shit 1/5
It’s an experiment rock album soooooo
This is, without a doubt, the album I have disliked the most in this exercise. This is self-indulgent noise, resembling nothing quite so much as an attention starved seven year old, who has decided to bleat out annoying noises until his parents pay attention to him. Unfortunately, I remember this scene all too well: a scene that seemed to be driven and defined by bratty, fundamentally self-conscious, irony-obsessed, over-educated art school rich boys on drugs. The best that can be hoped for this album is that a keenly-eared hip hop producer will sample it in service to a certainly superior end product to the original. This is trash. The artists knew it, and they laughed at you for buying it.
It had a few interesting parts but overall it wasn't my vibe. I thought Broken Witch and There's Always Room on the Broom, and I loved their use of ambient noise and motifs on tracks like Flow My Tears The Spider Said, They Took 14 For The Rest Of Our Lives, and Hold Hands And It Will Happen Anyway. Noise rock isn't my thing, but I felt this was really well made and coherent for what is ultimately the musical equivalent of button mashing in Smash Bros
This one needed two listens for me to appreciate it. This reminds me of the experimentation of TV On The Radio taken up to 11. Also kinda reminded me of the band Idles who I really like. Very interesting ideas with the heavier sections and more ambient parts like a musical thunderstorm. Favorite songs were Broken Witch, They Don’t Want Your Corn, They Want Your Kids, and Hold Hands And It Will Happen Anyway.
224/1001 🌕🌕🌑🌑🌑
WTF is this? Just noise. The titles don't even make sense. They just slapped a title on it and made random shitty noise. Worst album so far. Candidate for worst album. Best song: We Fenced Other Gardens With the Bones of Our Own
Just because its challenging doesn't mean its good. They Were Wrong, So We Drowned was probably more fun to make than it was to listen to. At least its short.
01) Broken Witch - 2,5 02) Steam Rose from the Lifeless Cloak - 1,0 03) There's Always Room on the Broom - 2,0 04) If You're a Wizard Then Why Do You Wear Glasses? - 2,0 05) We Fenced Other Gardens with the Bones of Our Own - 2,5 06) They Don't Want Your Corn, They Want Your Kids - 3,0 07) Read the Book That Wrote Itself - 1,0 08) Hold Hands and It Will Happen Anyway - 2,5 09) They Took 14 for the Rest of Our Lives - 2,0 10) Flow My Tears, the Spider Said - 2,0 TOTAL: 2,05 (21/100) Current ranking: 366/366 Ok, someone put this on this list as a joke, right? Right? Maybe this was included on the list of albums we must hear before we die for a reason, to teach us some kind of lesson. That lesson, in my mind, is to get to know what those albums from the other side of the spectrum sound like, so we can appreciate Steely Dan (insert any other bland and boring band you hate and whose three albums you already had to listen to) more! Right?
Beefheart. The more out there Fall. Pere Ubu. A listening experience, but not one that necessarily needs repeating.
kinda headache-inducing but i can’t say i hated it. pretty good noise i think. i much preferred the non-lyric tracks/sections of songs. however the song titles and lyrics are sooooo 2002 edgy artsy dude humor—think fall out boy and their obnoxiously long song titles that you KNOW they thought were just so goddamn clever—that it makes me want to roll my eyes. it would have been better 1. without lyrics and 2. if every song were just called “untitled #3” or whatever. the second half of the album was much better than the first.
nahh i couldn't do it sorry im sure (well maybe not SURE) there's a smart explanation for what they're doing here and maybe there's a function for this kind of music but it's not for me
I can’t even begin to say how much I HATED this. What fresh hell is this? And it’s on a cloudy Monday morning after 2024 election. It sounds like a brain MRI. Nope. It’s worse. 1 star only because I can’t give zero. Otherwise it’s a negative 5 stars. This stressed me out.
Shit.
It was definitely a weird album, but I did not dislike it. It was all right. I liked 2-3 songs, but the rest was all right.
I give it artistic merit, but it would be a lie to say I liked it. I don't hate it though, just heavily disliked it. I could recommend it to some friends who may enjoy it. Noise rock can be good, and I have yet to be proven right.
Mikið hrikalega var þetta ömurlega leiðinlegt. Ég beið bara eftir því að platan kláraðist. Það var reyndar einn kafli á plötunni sem ég fílaði. Eftir að hafa þraukað í gegnum hana endaði hún á fuglasöng og þá fór mér að líða betur aftur en ég ætla bara að finna fuglasönginn annarsstaðar.
Ako nešto ne mogu probaviti, to je noise, tako da moram priznati da sam krenula u ovo slušanje s dosta hejta i niskim očekivanjima 😂 Nije bilo tolikoooo loše koliko sam mislila da će biti i u usporedbi s prošlim noise albumom, neke stvari ekšli imaju donekle smisla. Svejedno, nije bilo ničeg što mi se baš onako svidjelo ili mi je bilo ugodno, tako će morati biti 1 iz poštovanja prema albumima koji su mi nekako izgurali do 2. 😁 1/5 ili 2/10.
2.5/10 Teža brija u žanru koji me nikada nije interesirao. Vjerujem da tu mozda ima nekih donekle zanimljivih opskuriteta ali ovaj album mi je 98% vremena bio naporan. Read The Book That Wrote Itself i Hold Hands donekle podnosljive jer me ostatak ispilio, ali ni to mi nije dovoljno dobro da bi si ikad opet pustio. Pass, dalje, next.
Awful, not something I enjoyed at all
Feel like this was made to sound deliberately bad
This is #day89 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and... something wicked this way comes, right? To me, Angus Andrew is one of those visionaries able to create the weirdest of shit and make you drown in it. The band took a turn in 2014 with the release of Mess, and what we're hearing here is more in line with their early work: raw, experimental, and post-punk-ish. It’s like The Doors filtered through the lens of Joy Division. A comparison is a bit off, but there’s certainly a haunting, ritualistic quality to this album (I've heard it's a concept record about witches). Is this a "must-listen before you die", though? It's a challenging listen, no doubt. But it's also an album that keeps you hooked. I get to believe that sometimes music is all about disruption and/or making you feel uneasy. And in that respect, They Were Wrong, So We Drowned absolutely succeeds. After reading the reviews, I'd even bump my score up a bit. This is a 4 out of 5. Looking forward to #day90.
Painful
Totally sucks but not unlistenable
Another noise and chaotic album, revolving pretty closely to hardcore universe. Fortunately, that's what I actually like, so Liars is now on my list of bands that I will thoroughly listen to in the future. As of right now it's just a four, but I reckon after few more tries this will be a very strong five.
Really not so bad compared to other bottom tier albums on this list. Not as noisy as I anticipated, but in the end not very memorable, not even in a bad way. Semi liked the opening track, but after it it all sounded alike after a while
Of all Liars albums, why this one? At their most 00's pretentious here. Liars flippin rule though. Guy who wrote this book gets one cool point back. Bound to lose it again very soon via some mediocre British wank.
About 1 minute into the first song, I checked the run time and decided 40 mins of this was too much. 1.
Well, this was surprising. I really dug this album. It reminded me of Death from Above 1979. Personal enjoyment: 4/5 Relevance to this list: 2/5
Would be 5 stars if it was called they were abbey so we road
I listened to this and then looked at the reviews. I actually enjoyed it but not suprised to see it's poor performance. If you spin back to the Residents, Throbbing Gristle and even The Mothers of Invention you'll see that there's a prescendence for this sort of thing.....
Didn't enjoy it much. Noise rock isn't my genre.
Not even offensively experimental, just boring. 1.5/5
I must believe that this isn't even music.
Liars, everywhere... They were the liars when they thought they could create music, the list creator was the liar when they said this album was worth listening to. I will say, track 2 "Steam Rose from the Lifeless Cloak" being the musical manifestation of a migraine, that pounding feeling of blood through your veins like native drums along the Orinoco, is the only reason I didn't give this a 1 star.
Had to listen multiple times to make sure I don't just like it because it's different Really the liked ZX Spectrum noises in There's Always Room on the Broom, vibed to the second half of Flow My Tears the Spider Said. And the sound in general was just pleasant to me
Incredibly unpleasant music but... I kind of enjoyed it Given that I have listened to the last song like 10 times I think I have to give this a 2star
Cool
its a cool listen if not the ultimate standout
I completely missed Liars the first time around. I heard people talking about them constantly but I never took the time to check them out. I truly regret that. What a weird, fantastic album.
slightly agitated electronica
I don't hnow what this is but I hope I never hear it again. 1 star or F- for this trash.
Probably never going to listen to this again, but I enjoyed it way more than I expected I would.
I don't know what to say about this album. I tried to keep an open mind, knowing this is from a genre a) I don't really listen to and b) isn't featured as often on this list (judging from other reviews). But like...I guess this was fine? I mean I don't think I liked it much at all, and it's really hard for me to imagine the person that does like something like this, so... good for them I guess? 3/5 because I'm hip.
Certainly not music to relax to. Nor to enjoy. But to be threatened by? Irritated by? Distorted by? Aggressed by? Sure, yeah.
Those song titles were a load of pretentious tosh, weren’t they? There were a few times when a melody kind of grabbed me and I thought I would be carried along but just as soon it disappeared. Nothing concrete to like here. I didn’t connect with any magic.
This is some dungeons and dragons, Renfaire, LARPer music. They pose a good question about wizards and glasses.
I guess it's not high praise to say you liked something more than you expected, but this could be described as an unlistenable mess of noise, and I somehow heard the thread in the music. I even heard sparks of bands like Flaming Lips and Beck and a host of others in there among the strange sonic landscape painted by Liars. I can't say I liked it. I did want to keep listening, though — I was never compelled to skip. Another less than stellar review note. Didn't hate it!
I love the first liars album. It’s a fantastic debut and it’s funky and it’s fun and it hits hard. This one hits hard but it’s not nearly as funky and it’s not really any fun. Having said that a few songs and I kind of started to get into the darkness And the weirdness. But still never destined to be at album I really want to listen to.
I enjoyed reading about this album and the band far more than I enjoyed listening to them. One additional star for creativity.
Fuck the system. You guys are a bunch of pussys who don't like anything "different". The amount of hate this album receives is unnecessary. Be real. It's not that bad. It's angsty. The lyrics are fun. It talks about witches. What more do you want? Is it the best thing I've listened to? No, but it's not hot garbage. If it didn't get such bad ratings, I would probably give it a 3, but just for the hell of it, I'm giving it a 4. Maybe that'll improve it's rating a tad.
Life's too short to listen to shite like this
Noise rock. No me ha gustado nada de nada. Un 1.
Noise rock, dance-punk. Bastante rollo.
Abrasive, but danceable. Sticky hooks and unique production. This is cool, but it is tough to connect to. There isn't much to grab onto besides the cool unique sound.
Has a lot of promise and good ideas, but it feels wasted on the album's needless drive to be "odd." Not so much in a way like The Residents (although comparisons could be made) but rather just taking perfectly good post-punk melodies and adding random noises to drown out the flavor. The more dance punk elements cause me to crave LCD Soundsystem, while the dissonance projected only evokes a Swans-lite palette. Sure, there are elements I like, especially in the first track, but the whole thing constantly feels like it is building up to something great, but it just falls flat and seemingly gives up, and I'm just left feeling confused.
Well this is shaping up to be some dark avant-garde shit. Broken Witch is formed around an amplifier buzz and breakbeat percussion. The song is way more enjoyable than that description should imply. Love the lugubrious underworld hip-hop vibe of We Fenced Other Gardens. They Don't Want Your Corn is a quick detour into dance-electro-pop similar in tone to some LCD Soundsystem and The Juan MacLean. Vocals feel like they are being delivered from someone sprawled out on a sofa in between hits of a cigarette. Read The Book That Wrote Itself reminds me of something horrorcore group Clipping would rap over -- deeply unsettling. This was eclectic and strange, but it kept my attention and I enjoyed more than I didn't. Soft 4 / 5.
As far as noise rock goes, this is the best I've heard. That being said, it's still noise rock which I don't love. I liked "They Don't Want Your Corn" the best probably. Thought maybe it would bring this album up to a two, but it wasn't THAT good.
So much noise. Started off ok through the first couple songs but then got completely unbearable. Longest song titles of all time too.
This is hurting my head so early in the morning. Thank god I'm not hungover. Definitely randomly hearing a more unpolished James Murphy in some of these songs. I enjoyed some of those but otherwise it's a no from me dog.
Some of the sounds and ideas were better in concept than in execution. I loved the rough and tribal production style but the majority of the songs didn’t particularly land for me. As a whole though I do think it established a unique vibe and certainly had a presence
What in the hell even is this. It's not like actively bad but why would anyone want to listen to this?
Sounds very experimental. Will have to look into this artist /album as I'm sure it's creative in its use of technology, but it lacks in musicality. Would be 2 if I didn't suspect a lot of work went into it.
Day277 - if they would just take out half the noises it would be digestible
earlier this week i contracted some sort of condition that leaves a constant smell in my nose that i feel everywhere i go but no one else does. it is not a good smell, almost like cheap paint. it's not unbearable and it's usually not very strong but sometimes it flares up and i can feel every note of it. i thought it would be cool to make music that sounds like that smell but unfortunately i am not a musician so i can not make that. turns out 20 years ago someone captured exactly what i was thinking of. this album is almost comforting in how constantly unpleasant it is. spectacular work, as of publishing this review I've listened to this album 4 times. top 5 lowest rated albums on the site? nooo, no no no.
"Noise rock" is - by definition - not music. It's just noise.
I love Liars, they have several great albums, so I am baffled this is the one that was chosen. It is awful, completely tuneless and not in an interesting way. Why they didn't go with their following album, Drum's Not Dead, is beyond me. It's also pretty experimental, but unlike this one, that one is amazing. Key tracks: There's Always Room on the Broom
I know most people hate this - but I was into it. Noise Post Punk just checks some boxes for me.
Yeah, reviewers are right. Chaotic nothing, didn't finish
Okay yeah, don't remember how I discovered these guys, I think Sisterworld was the first I heard, and I LOVED IT, LOVE THIS TOO. noise, weirdo discordia, out of tune growling, bring it in heavy and hard, it makes me feel goooood
Can't listen https://tidal.com/album/25992302?u
Tentativa de punk quase alegre e dançante?
Parts of this are good but overall I hate it
No va
Ok, so here's the thing. This isn't "normal" music. This isn't bass, guitar, drums, vocals, 1-4-5, play rock blues until you die. This album represents thought, composition, direction. This album is a *choice*. I respect that.
Trying to be objective here but honestly this is just awful. Practically incomparable to anything I have listened to before which is a good thing and has a really strong theme running through it. However there is no 'music' to speak of. It doesn't evoke emotion or thought, it doesn't impart information or wisdom and it doesn't even make me feel uneasy or uncomfortable. It's more like a 6th form art project than an album.
Insufrible...
it's not even that good but i love u liars
This album works miracles. My brother has been in a coma for 8 years and this album brought him out of it. He woke up this morning and grabbed my phone and threw it across his hospital room to get it to stop.
I really appreciate how every song sounds like a completely distinct assault on my ears.
Yay
It is decent, but not my taste
no
Weird, just weird and not in a good way. Often atonal and sometimes polyrhythmic, it was perplexingly primitive and hi-tech. It was a portent for Bowie’s Blackstar, but lacked comprehensibility and seemed far more post-apocalyptic.
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Juu ei ole tämä noise minun genre. Tykkään laulusoundista, se on kiva yksityiskohta. Muuten yksityiskohtia onkin sitten liikaa. En saa visiosta kiinni. Raskasta kuunneltavaa.
Einstürzende Neubauten ilman uutuudenviehätystä tai minimalistista lämminhenkisyyttä.
Is it really post punk any longer? Idfk. Prob depends on your definition of punk. Regardless, this shit was an apocalyptically weird experimental mind fuck. Pretty cool, but not something I’m going to revisit much.
Hmmm not for me at all. Almost impossible to listen to. I am not giving it 1 star because I feel like I don't even understand what this is going for so I can't say that it's a total failure (but it might be, I honestly don't know).
azz ho paura di continuare ad ascoltare per altri 30 minuti
Det börjar med 6 minuters plåga. Andra låten var något med Lifeless Cloak och det får man verkligen hålla med om. Det här är uselt. Någon låt var uthärdlig men orkade inte bry mig om titeln för varför skulle jag. Kommer aldrig mer lyssna denna dynga. Obegripligt att de fått ge ut en skiva.
Oooooook Låt två låter som ett barn som bankar på något i två minuter. (Skrev massor som försvann) Första halvan var iaf svinjobbig. Var tvungen att stänga av på låt tre (tror jag). Fick typ ont i huvudet. Var rasande efter första halvan. Andra halvan var bättre. Sista låten typ bäst (mina "noise"). Överlag inte särskilt bra.
Ganska ohotat det sämsta album jag lyssnat på någonsin.
I don’t think I get it, but I know I don’t like it.
If this were made in 1964 rather than 2004 there might be some reason to consider this innovative. Anyone with basic knowledge could record random noises into a loop and call it music. Sorry but this album on the same list as some of the best music ever limits the credibility of the whole thing.
This was a challenging, technical album that definitely took a lot of skill to pull off. It sounds very ahead of it's time: I hear some examples of sounds that would pop up later on Radiohead albums. I've gone back several times and have gone between a 2 and a 4. Given the aforementioned skill and some fun hooks that keep me coming back, this is a 3.5/5 -> 4/5
Interesting album half way through and enjoy it so far will continue to listen to the rest
Fucking awful
I feel bad because I’ve been taught so much of my life that noise isn’t music. That loud wailing and screeching is just sound. I respect the people who try to form something out of that chaos. They try hard to make something they think others will like listening to. But I just don’t have the ear for it. Having listened to Kollaps last week, this is a more enjoyable experience, but it’s still not something I plan on coming back to.
I was very aware of the experimental noise rock scene of the 2000s, so I was a bit confused why I had never heard of Liars until today, but also a bit excited. Sure, they were a bit before my time by ~5 years, but that rarely stopped me; I may have been in my early teens, but I was reading Spin and Alternative Press ferociously by this point, and was at least aware of the Providence scene enough to know about any Brooklyn bands that may have passed by for a gig. Listening to They Were Wrong, So We Drowned, though, I understand how I missed it. This is experimental noise rock, with the stress on the first word. When you think of that scene today, you can reference Hella and Lightning Bolt and Melt-Banana and Boris and stress the second word, or maybe if you were actually alive at the time you’d think of bands that stressed the last word, like No Age and Japandroids or even Sleigh Bells. Liars doesn’t fit into either of these latter categories. They are taking the work of the no wave scene and running with it, as if their idols Sonic Youth never sold out. It reminds me a lot of Xiu Xiu, really deconstructing not only what a rock song can be, but what even classifies as “noise.” There are songs that are nearly droning instrumentals, but not in an Earth-like way with fuzzed out guitar feedback, but just…steady percussive thumps or single chord licks. It’s droning via constant monotony, not through minimalistic playing. And while I like that concept on paper a lot, I don’t find Liars to be a particularly….strong take on that approach? There are certainly moments where I think it works very well, and they still spell out a song in their alphabet soup, but there’s also songs that are barely a sketch, let alone studio-ready. Sure, that might be the point, but an idea is pretty boring to listen to, in my opinion. I’d say about 45% of this record is listenable while still being experimental, and the other 55% is better represented as a footnote during a lecture on the history of the noise scene. But even the successes chew the scenery, and are less successful than any high points from any of the bands I name-dropped above. Listening to They Were Wrong… tells me a lot about what type of “experimental albums” the editors found fitting to include on this list. While that flavor wouldn’t have been my choice, personally, I can respect it, and I can respect a lot of the bands that come from that school of thought, even if I don’t enjoy listening to their work. But while I would’ve been fine with Xiu Xiu or something, Liars aren’t particularly spectacular. They Were Wrong… may be more listenable than Liars’ no wave influences, but I wouldn’t call this a star-studded showcase. It’s just fine, tolerable if you’re down with experimental noise rock from 2000s era hipsters, and less tolerable if that description sounds intolerable to you. I’m fine with it, but it’s also not my cup of tea, and even as it is, it could be a lot stronger. Unfortunately, these experiments are pretty forgettable. I won’t be upset if Liars comes up on shuffle after my next Sonic Youth record pull, but I also won’t be going out of my way to hear this record in full any time soon.
I can normally do a bit of noise rock, but this seemed a bit too aimless, a bit too erratic, without anything to really hook you in. Gave it a second listen to see if I missed anything the first time, and it turns out no, not really.
I kind of like Steam Rose from the Lifeless Cloak, They Don’t Want Your Corn They Want Your Kids, Read the Book That Wrote Itself
It got one star because I couldn't give it zero. Terrible, terrible thing
Hey, wait a minute! This is more mentally stimulating than 60s pop rock: 🤮😡😭🤬
I don't know and I hope I don't come to that point, when I consider album or music like this on the list of my favorites. Surely the creator of the list must've been high or they have some connections with the band. I rarely skip songs, even in the worst albums. Listening to this one I skipped 9 out of 10. Pretty bad huh.
Noise indeed. Repetitive, and not great.
A polarizing album that garnered poor reviews from Spin and Rolling Stone. And perhaps for good reason! Liars is particularly skilled at maintaining space in their songs, only to go full-tilt minutes later. And my god is it weird. I don't know how to explain it, Liars is just skilled at staying outside of genre conventions. I would best compare them to This Heat, which I enjoyed thoroughly, so let's say I enjoyed this thoroughly.
1/10…Punk, undefinierbare abartige Sounds
Ehh, had a tom waits feel at the beginning and just felt like they didn’t push what they were doing far enough
Oof hard to listen to but interesting concept
Never heard (of) them before, only two of Liars' members in Beck's Record Club cover of INXS' "Kick", as I've just found out. I'm glad I do now. Hear it. Easily the most I Listened To With Ongoing Interest And Curiosity the generator has given me in the past 12 days. Abrasive, nervous, but without the edgelord attitude of being intentionally annoying. Not to my ears, at least. Sometimes like if Portishead's "Third" and gritty, noisy Sonic Youth had a baby. This is cracking. Love the drums. I have a long evening walk scheduled today, looking forward to putting this on again. "Rating 2.06", lol, you people.
I wasn't familiar with early Liars but it's amazing
So bad. 1.4 stars
:(
Not good
man, was this album a piece of shite…
Not for me, bro. Why is it here?
Noise rock, dance-punk. Bastante rollo.
Crap
WTF was that?
Not very good, and a little obscure. Why??
Atmospheric.
No. 235/1001 Broken Witch 2/5 Steam Rose From The Lifeless Cloak 1/5 There's Always Room On The Broom 1/5 If Your a Wizard 1/5 We Fenced Other Gardens 2/5 They Don't Want Your Corn 2/5 Read The Book That Wrote Itself 2/5 Hold Hands And It Will Happen Anyway 2/5 They Took 14 For The Rest Of Our Lives 1/5 Flow My Tears The Spider Said 2/5 Average: 1,6 Was just too out there for me.
The run of good albums had to end somewhere. Not as unlistenable as some noise rock, it still lacks melody etc.
Can't really appreciate it
Interesting concept, and not completely pointless to listen to, but I don't think it belongs on the list.
A bunch of noise. 1/5
I’m never going to listen to this again. But I didn’t hate it and it was easier to get through than I expected.
I saw noise rock in the description and my heart sank, but a listen was a different story. This is much more post rock than noise rock with a sound that gives itself time and space to develope. More of a large abstract painting than a photo realistic scene but very much enjoyable.
It's pretty hard to listen to. Almost rated 1 but still not as bad as Korn
so weird it has to get 3 stars
Yuck! :)
Not an easy one to get into
I didn't love this album at all. I'm sure someone does, but I'm not seeing it.
Noise rock isn't my thing but this album is much more listenable than I was anticipating.
It would be so nice if so many of the albums on this list weren’t shit!!
me and my 8 awful smelling housemates recorded an album this summer. none of us had ever touched an instrument before and we all think we're the smartest person in the world. hope you enjoy it!
Interesting for sure
One of the worst so far
Strange, noisy, and not too much memorable. Not exactly what I wanted, but maybe what I needed.
Crap.
This is absolute garbage. I'm glad they drowned !
Another experimental album that is going to have a, probably deserved, low score. Is making a song with the sounds of dial-up internet a cool idea? Sure. Does it sound good or is interesting? Not really. As a metalhead this stuff kind of drives me crazy. Why does this list dive into the depths of abrasive experimental/avant-garde, but is afraid to bring to light the deep & rich variety of metal? If you're going to include music that pushes the limits of what's music, there are much more extreme examples than whatever THIS is. I guess the people need to hear the 13th best Bowie or Young album instead...
Awful. 1
Ok at first, I thought it was horrible and puke level like, but once I broke into it… it was kinda like… oh- oh? Right, so it was enjoyable I’ll say, especially “read the book that wrote itself” is really good. The last songs are really good. 7.47/10.
Noise, basically
Aldrig hört men då jag gillar noise och industri så tycker jag att det finns något.
BEST SONGS: - Steam Rose from the Lifeless Cloak - We Fenced Other Gardens With the Bones of Our Own
Best wel goed, lekker als geheel album, en klinkt heel invloedrijk. Net aan 4 sterren
No Patrick, a dial-up modem is not a musical instrument. Overall, this album is a giant bag of unpleasantness. Discordant, purposely out of tune instrumentation, and flat distorted vocals don't do it for me. One of the worst so far. I can't prove, but I just know Yoko Ono was involved in the making of this.
Experimental and funky and interesting, which is more than I can say for a lot of the white british shit on this list. Not always a great album, but better than average. 4/5
So glad I wasn't aware of this while in Year 8. Bonus star for the song titles.
This is not music!!!!!
Weird, cool, clangy. Stretching the boundaries of what music can be, and yet clear and coherent of thought at the same time. Surprising and rewarding.
I'm glad 1001 albums recommended this, otherwise this would have never been on my radar. Never heard of this band or album until now but it is great. Experimental noise rock, driving beats, some catchy songs in there. Refreshing after having to hear so much Boomer crap. You can only take so much Eagles, Bad Company, Aerosmith tripe. "They Were Wrong, So we Drowned" is a fucking fresh breath of air.
This has to be a joke!?
I always look forward to the ones on here that are super low rated, they're always interesting. And while this one certainly is too, it doesn't quite keep my attention the way some of the other weirder albums on here do. There's a couple on here that really stand out, they manage to work the oddities into a pretty enjoyable few minutes, but a good part of the album just floats by without leaving too much in your memory.
Wtf
It could fit with a performance art piece or as music for a serial killer or the army to play to torture someone (Steam rose from the Lifeless Cloak). I guess it is a two because at least it was organized. However my soul feels like it needs a shower now.
no
I didn’t care for this, it was a little too strange for me. I appreciate the conceptual aspect, and it does hang together as a complete creepy forest feeling album, but was ready for it to be over after a couple songs.
Hard to believe people paid to listen to this album. I am curious how many folks have bought this recording. It should not be on this list. I can record nature songs and strum some strings on electric to no beat.
The concept was odd and honestly I don’t know why it exists
This was terrible. The cover art looks like it was made by 10 year olds and the music sounds the same. The lyrics are trying to be all mysterious and edgy but they’re just weird and nonsensical. Even the instrumentation sounded like it was being played by a bunch of middle schoolers who just found out how to play instruments. This was garbage and I don’t understand why it’s on the list.
Ridiculous album to have on this list.
while this isn't the Liars album I'd put on this list, everyone else here would be equally mad at Drum’s Not Dead.
Interesting... But not worth re-visiting.
not my cup of tea
What the actual fuck... Favourite songs: Broken Witch Least favourite songs: Read the Book That Wrote Itself 1/5
Who pays for shit like this to get made? It's noise, literally. No attempt at music.
Surprised and thrilled that Liars are on this list. I would not expect that based on a lot of the stuff included on here. Not my favorite album from them (Drums Not Dead!!), but an excellent album, and a nice change of pace from the norm here with something challenging.
Ouch why? Track five is listenable. Make it to the half point and it gets a bit better
Some of my 1-star reviews are weird genre stuff I’ve just felt wasn’t for me. Sometimes the musicians are talented but made awful musical decisions. Sometimes they overdo it with the artsiness. Sometimes I can see how some people might like it. Not this, though. This just sucks. Strong WOAT contender here. The band name is accurate though. The lie they tell is that they have any musical ability whatsoever.
This album is garbage
Cool production! Very cool. Getting more picky though, so yeah skipped thru much of this. Also tired and in London so…
my ears have been assaulted
Extremely experimental, wow would not recommend, ~50k listeners
Horrible
hullu mutta nerokas... aivan kahjo päästä mutta luovuus virtsaa ulos korvista... saksalaiset folk tarinat kerrottu tyylillä eksperimentaalinen tekno electronica kraftverkki saksanpaimenkoira musiikkilla... pähkähullut paskiaiset.. ei ollenkaan pretentious, kyllä, heillä on paljon musiikillista lahjaa.. neroja... eivät huonoja artisteja jotka tiedon ja taidon puutteen takia tekee eksperimentaalista randomia paskaa vaan NEROJA!!! ja lyriikat... absurd... heh... NEROKKAITA.... konseptuaalisuus unohtunut ehkä muutamilta, mutta ei näiltä, ei näiltä mussukoilta... we fenced
Well, the genre 'Noise Rock' was a new one on me, but it does pretty much what it says on the tin. It's quite predictable that this album has received so much shade in the reviews - indeed it is among the very lowest rated albums - but it was completely terrible. I'd rather listen to this than Tom Waits or Scott Walker for instance.
I liked the song titles and it sounds like they had a blast making the record. I just wish they worked all that experimentation and industrial noise into some proper songs. But as it is, it's virtually unlistenable.
They were wrong, I didn’t need to listen to this album before I died
Noise noise noise, best thing is the song titles.
Interesting but jarring snd abrasive, not an easy listen (not really one to sing along to), but there's wit and fun concealed within and I liked it. Drown me if you like but different isn't bad.
How bad is it? I'd rather listen to Adele.
Yet another ex-1001 album!™ http://1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie.wikidot.com/album-artists-a-z-ex They weren't wrong, but they didn't quite drown! Interesting experimental noise rock, glad I listened, (once). Most surprising thing, it was released in 2004, I'd have guessed 1984.
I liked this album, but I'll say that this is not the album to review for the first time while you have a migraine. The vocals aren't amazing, but the music is good overall, and they do a lot of different things, from noise rock to synth pop 3/5
This was not enjoyable
It wasn’t great. The album was very strange, it seemed to change a decent bit throughout. The album ends with a catchy carnival/sea shanty type song. The rest is not memorable at all. I did like the last song, so I will reluctantly give this 2 stars.
Just, no. I read this band has albums that are all very different from one another, so maybe I’ll enjoy that if it comes up, but I didn’t enjoy this one. The only reason I’m giving it a two is because I have a better understanding of what the depths of this list have to offer.
This would be the result if that High School Musical 2 scene where they play pots and pans in the kitchen took place at a school for witches.
Before I even start with a comment on this record, I just want to note that I love many an experimental record. (Gave Duck Stabber a 5 I love that shii) Pushing the boundaries of what is considered music is a fantastic concept. But the only thing that I can give this record points for is intentionally sounding as unlistenable and unimaginative as possible. Everything clashes, it offers nothing new, and most of all, it sounds lazy. Loops played over and over to a level of nausea. Why would anyone want to listen to this when there are far more interesting and wonderfully listening abrasive records out there?
Not the worst of it's genre & better than anything by Slipknot, Beastie Boys or any of the dozens of hip hop, rap & rooooaaaar garbage that infests this list.
Maybe it's because I'm getting to the end of this challenge but this was great. It wasn't another endless boring 90s Britpop that all sound the same. It was trying sound different and it did and I loved it for that. I wouldn't reach for it to listen to all the time, but when I want something different I'll go to this. The song titles are also wild which I love.
A little too aggressively avant garde for my taste.
I’d be a liar if I didn’t admit to being occasionally wrong here. I’ve hated on experimental noise rock from time to time over 1000+ albums, and while there’s a lot to dislike on Liars’ “They Were Wrong,” it’s not all bad. Faint praise, but I actually dug some of the noise on this album.
I played this noisy noise for my teen specifically to annoy her. It worked. Bonus is that now she knows how bad music can be, so she is much more willing to listen to my regular music now.
The good news is that it’s not 100% terrible.
Weird and unique, I really enjoyed this one. I get why not everyone would like it, but this sort of experimental stuff is right up my alley.
Ei missään tapauksessa mun pala kakkua. Ei oikein saanut kiinni mitä huumeita pitäis vetää, että tämä pärähtäis? Musiikin aiheuttama mielikuva oli Riku ja Tunna vetämässä shamaanin kanssa jotain rituaalia ja syömässä sammalta. Ei siis kovin samaostuttavaa.
Lol mitä paskaa
I have no words man. This is mega ass, holy fart. I can't believe a group of people got together and made this piece of shart of an album. Giving this a 1 is being generous. P O O 0.50-1.00/5
First album to actually make me angry so that’s something
I liked it, didn't love it. I really enjoy its industrial influence and aspects. NIN, Marilyn Manson, and Orgy all coming through. All subsequently less heavy and way more chaotic. What I didn't like was the pacing, all a little too slow to put on and listen to for activity. These are the type of tunes to put on a zone out to.
(Cough, cough) “Yo! did you hear that Radiohead album?? Or the new NIN record?? We could totally do that “ Or so everyone thought. It turns out that behind all the programming and oddities of Mr Reznor and Mr’s ‘Head were really, really great songwriting skills backed by extremely adept musicianship. That “drum machine and a few chords” feeling turned out to be really hard to recreate. And here we find the Liars. Sorry guys- feedback, programming and weird lyrical concepts aren’t enough. You gotta have the songs.
I feel like such a contrarian, but it’s nice to listen to an album that sounds like nothing else I’ve heard before.
Хератень самая настоящая
pretty great actually. really interesting shit going on here
this one was awesome. of course it got removed
Well, it sure lives up to its genre.
Yes, it's pretentious noisey bullshit. I'm pretentious and love noise. 5/5.
That was painful !
Can’t decide how I feel about this one. Probably needs another listen.
this is fucking insane it's so weird
This is definitely not the kind of music I listen to, but it was so unique and very well done for the genre it is. There is a lot of tension and humanity in this album in the weirdest way possible, so I can appreciate the art
An absolute trip. Not my type of music at all but it was so fun to listen to and figure out. For the type of music it was intended to be, it was very well done. Extremely unique and interesting, although it tended to kinda be earrape a lot of the way through. A lot of the drumlines were really cool, and many of tue musical elements meshed well despite the grungy instrumentation. 4/5 because i love how insane and cool it is. I also love that it tells a story of forest witches at a witch party
0:23 ohhhh what the fuck It is not the day for this "I no longer want to be a man, i want to be a horse"🙏🙏🙏 Thats actually alright i think, three songs will do
I should have guessed from the title that it was about witches, but they are liars so who is to really say. As I was listening to this I looked up the band a bit more and saw a description of them as Noise rock. That is pretty accurate. These tracks are just obnoxious noises. I'm usually pretty open for experimental music, but I can't imagine anyone wanting to listen to this very often. Interesting concept album, but the noise is too much for me. Favorite track "There's always room on the broom"
What a strange listen! Usually, noise rock tends to have no soul, but this was a welcome exception.
Primer acercamiento a Liars. Lo disfruté bastante en sus puntos altos, especialmente por su ambientación lúgubre tan bien lograda. Gran composición alrededor de todo el álbum, mezclando elementos electrónicos con sonidos infernales. No obstante, no todas las canciones brillan igualmente y en algunas de ellas las vocales me sacaron del contexto que el LP buscaba lograr. Ante todo, un buen álbum y buena introducción al grupo. FAVTRAXS: Broken Witch / We Fenced Other Gardens With the Bones of Our Own / They Don't Want Your Corn, The Want Your Kids / Flow My Tears the Spider Said LEASTFAV: There's Always Room on the Broom 3.5/5
Rock is beautiful except when it's only noise
Didn’t vibe with this
Noise Rock ain't my jam
kerr: [clapping] [varejao walks by kerr on his way to the bench] kerr: [eyes widen, puffs out cheeks, mouths "wow holy shit"]
yeahhhhhhhhhhhh
Schrecklich. Gelegentlich finden sie mal eine Melodie, aber das ist selten. Mag ich gar nicht.
That‘s definitely not my music
I like that they are trying something new, but I don't think their talent matches their ambition.
pretty strange. I remember trying to get into Liars in the past with no avail. Can understand why. 1.5/5
HARD pass.
I’m going to have to up my percentage of albums / artists I’ve never heard of before…this was painful. Listening to this might be what it feels like to drown. There was not even one song that could’ve been thrown as a lifesaver to make this worthwhile.
Poop
I just don't get noise music. It's so bland to me, lacking in this things that make music, music for me. Which is Melody and Harmony.
A witchcraft themed experimental noise rock album. Not for me. Rating: 1.5/5 Playlist track: We Fenced Other Gardens With the Bones of Our Own Date listened: 14/06/24
Dissonant, uncomfortable, occasionally melodic. Not awful but I was happy when it ended. Unlikely to go again.
1/5. This just is not good. It isn't even good noise rock.
Hey man, this sucks. Like industrial construction garbage sounds. What a chore to listen to.
If I could give this album negative stars therefore negating previously earned stars I would do it
There's some melody and an intent to be different. Just doesn't quite find it's place for me.
1. uuitch - 0 2. roze - 0 3. broom - 0 4. glazzez - 0 5. bonez - 1 6. corn - 1 7. book - 0 8. handz - 1 9. livez - 0 10. tearz - 1
Weird, but not really entertainingly weird. Just kind of nothing experimental music.
Really pretentious, really boring. The community score for fellow noise rock band Lightning Bolt is sadly very low, but the community has it right for this one: it sucks.
Noise rock / experimental rock / dance-punk - the genre and the album's title says it all I think. I've heard worse, but not often.
Ordinarily I’d probably toss this a couple of stars for at least being experimental and edgy, but I’m not in the mood today. I’m tired, it’s late, I’m at an airport after a holiday and I just want to hear something that sounds like music. A couple of times (e.g. the final track) a genuine melody or hook emerged and I was almost suckered into giving the album that second star, but then I remembered this is 1001 albums you must hear before you die - the bar surely cannot be that low. Also, I can’t overlook the grammatical error on the title of track 4, intentional or not.
You know, I can appreciate experimental music. But there should be at least some singing, somewhere. And improvisational music shouldn't feel like you can tell they're just making it up. There should be sense to it. This just feels... nonsensical. At least it's short. Next.
This is somewhere between a 2 and a 3. It's weird and it's got an industrial rock feel, though not as good as NiN. But it's not bad either. I could listen to it again. Definitely unique, which is probably why it made the list. The lyrics piqued my interest from time to time and all the experimenting had me curious. I don't know why. On another day this would very well be a 2.
Pleasant surprise!
Not sure if I enjoyed it, but very interesting in a good way! 4*
it was weird. It just seemed like random instruments and sounds.
✅✅ another album that isn't in my edition of the book. feels like music that ill come back to punk-ish with electronic squealing to replace some riffs. weird and fun, while also taking itself seriously.
I absolutely fucking hated this shit. 1
So... This is what my square and tone-deaf colleagues are hearing and feeling when they listen to my favourite experimental acts (acts such as Sonic Youth, Can, Beak >, Women, Preoccupations, These New Puritans, Animal Collective, Swans, Death Grips, Squid, Dry Cleaning...). I can't dare imagine what they would feel listening to this transitional, clearly self-indulgent Liars record. Looks like they would probably not even give the thing a thought. Lucky bastards. If really you had to select one Liars album, *Drums Not Dead* is the one to go to, not this misfire. *They Were So Wrong So We Drowned* sure conveys the idea that the Brooklyn outfit is at least an interesting band to see play live, at least if your ears are attuned to experimental ideas. But as far as studio albums go, this record feels like a meandering and *style-over-substance* pretentious parody of "experimental music". And in this genre as in any other, it's hard to get excited by *bad* ideas. Here's what I would tell to my colleagues who usually enjoy Adèle, Sia or Muse. The thing is, there's not even a chance my square colleagues will ever listen to Liars one day. And the day this happens, it will probably be the end of the world. Physicians can predict what occurs when matter and anti-matter meet. It's not a pretty sight, and something that is even uglier than what the music on this record. 1/5 for the purposes of this list. 5/10 for more general purposes (5 + 0) Number of albums left to review: 173 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 361 Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 207 Albums from the list I won't include in mine: 263 (including this one)
This is dope, I'm familiar with Mess, a later one of there albums, this one is a bit more rough and organic.
Not bad, but I wouldn't choose to listen to it again
This is the kind of stuff where I respect and appreciate the artistic idea, but I can't imagine a time where I would listen to it. Going to a show — sure. But listening to it on record...
No idea what I just listened too here