This record is full of The Dillinger Escape Plan's trademark lawlessness, but the tie between the lyrics and the music really makes this album stand out more than their other work.
I've been a fan for years, but never has their work been so unified in both meaning and soundscape. The production of this record takes the sheer musical anarchy up a notch, as it now is also used to further the emotional landscapes Dillinger creates.
This record impressed me more than I expected. Upon hearing it ... read more
This has been one of my favorite albums of all time for about 12 years. Every song is a powerhouse.
This EP is definitely not for everyone. It is heavily lyrically/philosophically driven. It demands patience of the listener. It seeks the boundaries of what is okay to be called "Music" and then takes a leap far past it but not just for the sake of it. It seeks to express deep suffering that the lyricist is attempting to purge from himself.
Earrings Off explores frustration over sexuality, gender dysphoria, lust, insecurity and other themes through various approaches such as ... read more