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The Dillinger Escape Plan

The Dillinger Escape Plan · 1997

27 min · 9 tracks · mathcore

Chaotic rhythms and dissonant melodies collide with frenetic energy, embodying the essence of mathcore.

The Dillinger Escape Plan is an EP by The Dillinger Escape Plan, released in 1997. Chaotic rhythms and dissonant melodies collide with frenetic energy, embodying the essence of mathcore. The Dillinger Escape Plan EP received critical acclaim for its innovative approach, often cited as a foundational work in the mathcore scene. Its raw energy and technical complexity helped influence a wave of bands that emerged in the late '90s and early 2000s, contributing to the expansion of heavy music genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Dillinger Escape Plan sound like?

Chaotic rhythms and dissonant melodies collide with frenetic energy, embodying the essence of mathcore. Rooted in mathcore.

What makes The Dillinger Escape Plan by The Dillinger Escape Plan notable?

The Dillinger Escape Plan EP received critical acclaim for its innovative approach, often cited as a foundational work in the mathcore scene. Its raw energy and technical complexity helped influence a wave of bands that emerged in the late '90s and early 2000s, contributing to the expansion of heavy music genres. This self-titled EP marked The Dillinger Escape Plan's debut release in 1997, establishing them as pioneers within the mathcore genre. At this early stage, they were still developing their sound, which would later evolve into a more expansive direction across subsequent albums.

How many songs are on The Dillinger Escape Plan?

The Dillinger Escape Plan has 9 tracks, running approximately 27 minutes.

Tracklist

9 tracks·27:08

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Proceed With Caution 1:02
  • 2 I Love Secret Agents Standout 2:10
  • 3 Monticello 3:04
  • 4 Cleopatra's Sling 3:12
  • 5 Caffeine Standout 2:49
  • 6 Three for Flinching (Revenge of the Porno Clowns) 3:04
  • 7 Sugar Coated Sour (live) 3:34
  • 8 Abe the Cop (live) Standout 4:54
  • 9 The Running Board (live) 3:15

Release Date

January 1, 1997

Genre

mathcore

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

27 min 8 sec