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Electronic · 2016

Best

Borgore

A high-octane collision of melodic hooks and abrasive, metallic bass. It captures the peak of the 2016 festival-trap era with a defiant, maximalist edge.

November 4, 2016 · disco:wax

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Best is a polished, digital assault that perfectly encapsulates the mid-2010s transition of bass music from the underground into the mainstage spotlight. The track opens with a deceptive sense of melody, utilizing bright, shimmering synths and a catchy, repetitive vocal refrain that suggests a more accessible, pop-leaning direction. However, this is Borgore, and the pretty elements are merely a tactical setup for the gritty payoff. The contrast between the sugary top-line and the industrial-strength low-end creates a sense of sonic whiplash that is both jarring and exhilarating.

Moments Worth Listening For
The sudden transition from the airy, almost pop-leaning vocal hook into a jagged, metallic drop that feels like grinding gears.
The way the sub-bass oscillates at a frequency that physically vibrates the chest during the second breakdown.
The brief moment of silence before the final drop where a dry, whispered vocal line cuts through the tension.
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 Best sound next to the rest of Borgore's catalogue?

Vocal Layering+3.9σ

The vocals lean far further into vocal layering than the rest of the catalogue.

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