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Anaesthetist
Rock · 2015

Anaesthetist

Enter Shikari

A high-voltage collision of trance synths and post-hardcore grit, delivering a blistering critique of healthcare privatization through neon-lit breakdowns.

January 5, 2015 · Ambush Reality

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Anaesthetist is a sonic lightning strike that captures Enter Shikari at their most politically potent and musically cohesive. It functions as a high-octane manifesto, blending the jagged edges of post-hardcore with the euphoric, strobe-lit textures of trance and dubstep. The track doesn't just ask for your attention; it seizes it with a combination of clinical precision and raw, unbridled fury. The production is gleaming and massive, designed to fill arenas while maintaining the grit of a basement DIY show.

Moments Worth Listening For
the transition from the clinical, spoken-word intro into the explosive 'you step on my toes' hook
the mid-track breakdown where the guitars drop out for a wobbling, high-frequency synth lead
the final crescendo where the 'illness is not a business' refrain becomes a frantic, layered chant
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Anaesthetist sound next to the rest of Enter Shikari's catalogue?

Angry+4.0σ

Angry saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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