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Beside Myself
Rock · 2018 · 12 tracks · 39m

Beside Myself

Basement

Basement's "Beside Myself" delves into a more experimental and industrial-tinged sound, blending their signature emo and alternative rock with abstract sound collages and noise textures for a brooding

September 28, 2018 · Fueled By Ramen

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"Beside Myself" is the sound of Basement pushing their boundaries, weaving their signature emotionally charged alternative rock with a stark, industrial undercurrent. Imagine the raw vulnerability of emo filtered through a landscape of metallic clangs, disembodied samples, and unsettling field recordings. It's an album that feels both deeply personal and strangely alien, perfect for those who appreciate dynamic shifts, textured soundscapes, and a brooding atmosphere. This is not just another emo record; it's a sonic exploration of inner turmoil, amplified by experimental production choices that make it uniquely compelling.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks · 39m
01
Disconnect
3:29
02
Be Here Now
3:30
03
Nothing Left
2:46
04
Ultraviolet
3:56
05
Keepsake
3:32
06
Changing Lanes
1:25
07
Stigmata
3:35
08
New Coast
3:54
09
Just a Life
3:45
10
Slip Away
2:58
11
Reason for Breathing
2:25
12
Right Here
4:07
Moments Worth Listening For
The sudden introduction of abrasive industrial noise that cuts through a melodic guitar line, creating a jarring yet compelling contrast.
A particularly raw, almost whispered vocal performance that gradually builds into a full-throated, cathartic scream over a wall of sound.
The use of subtle, unsettling field recordings or abstract sound collages that serve as atmospheric interludes, blurring the lines between songs.
A moment where the rhythm section drops out, leaving only a heavily processed synth drone and a lone, reverb-drenched vocal, highlighting vulnerability.
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