Eigenstate - Malice For Assistance

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Review by André PiJaMar

Malice For Assistance by Eigenstate: A Sonic Assault That Still Stings Alright, let’s get one thing straight—this ain’t your grandma’s playlist. Malice For Assistance by Eigenstate is a full-on auditory beatdown that slams into you like a steel-toed boot to the chest. Released back in 2001 under Urusai Records and Nepenthacea Noise, this album doesn’t just sit in the electronic genre; it stomps on its throat while screaming about power electronics, industrial grit, and noise chaos. It’s ugly, raw, and unapologetically aggressive—a masterpiece of organized disorder. Let’s dive into some tracks because this record isn’t just a collection of songs—it’s a fucking experience. First up, “Loss & Grief .” Holy shit, this track sticks with you like a bad habit. The distorted loops and jagged beats feel like they’re tearing through your skull, but somehow, it’s addicting as hell. You can almost taste the despair dripping off every soundwave. It’s not happy-go-lucky music—it’s pissed-off, gut-wrenching catharsis wrapped in static. And yeah, maybe that’s why I keep coming back to it. There’s something oddly satisfying about feeling uncomfortable. Then there’s “Happy But Dangerous,” which flips the vibe completely. At first listen, it tricks you into thinking it’s gonna be chill, but nah, bro—it drops the hammer hard. The pulsating synths and glitchy undertones create this weird duality where you’re both hyped and slightly terrified. It’s like walking through an abandoned factory at night, knowing something sinister might jump out—but you can’t stop moving forward. This track reminds me how fucked-up brilliance often hides behind catchy hooks. The rest of the album? Same energy. Tracks like “Slaughtered In His Icebox” and “49 Tablets Of Digitalis” are relentless assaults on your eardrums, while cuts like “Chasing The Clouds Away” throw curveballs that keep you guessing. Even the remixes (“Sunny Day ”) add layers of unpredictability without losing the core aggression. Eigenstate knows exactly what buttons to push—and then smashes them all at once. Here’s the kicker though: despite being over two decades old, Malice For Assistance still feels fresh. Maybe too fresh. Like, disturbingly so. How does something from 2001 hit harder than half the garbage getting churned out today? Is it the lack of polish? The refusal to conform? Or is it just that we’ve forgotten how to make music this unhinged? Whatever the reason, one thing’s for sure: Eigenstate didn’t give a damn about trends or approval when crafting this beast. And honestly? That’s probably why it’ll outlast most of us. Fucked-up thought, huh? Now go blast it loud enough to piss off your neighbors—you won’t regret it.

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Artist: Eigenstate
Album: Malice For Assistance
Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Loss & Grief <Remix>03:22
Slaughtered In His Icebox1:41
Sunny Day <Remix>03:47
Riverrun, Past Eve And Adam1:29
Sunny Day4:30
Chasing The Clouds Away5:16
Under Whitespread Wings4:28
Stupid But True6:07
Drysick Times4:24
From Loss And Grief5:12
49 Tablets Of Digitalis10:12
Sex Machine3:06
Happy But Dangerous4:34

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Catalog Numbers

NEPNO06

Labels

  • Urusai Records
  • Nepenthacea Noise

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Formats

  • 13 × File
  • FLAC
  • Reissue
  • CDr

Notes

2010 digital reissue of the 2001 CDr release. Features two remixes exclusive to this reissue.

About Eigenstate

Eigenstate is the harsh noise project of Devin Stevens, who has been creating experimental music under different names, including Enclave and Valis, for about 11 years. Eigenstate uses both hi-tech and low-tech methods to create songs. Devin Stevens is currently getting an independent noise label up and running for the release of old material and new.

Real Name

    • Devin Stevens

Aliases

  • Enclave

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Malice For Assistance* by Eigenstate is a wild ride through the darker corners of electronic music. Released in 2001 in the US, it blends power electronics, industrial, and noise into something truly intense. Tracks like "Happy But Dangerous" and "Slaughtered In His Icebox" show off the raw energy and unsettling vibes this genre is known for. It’s not your typical easy-listening album—more like an audio assault designed to make you feel *something*. And hey, with track titles like "Stupid But True," it’s got a bit of humor mixed in with the chaos too.