Album Review: Think About It by Mechanical Noose
Alright, buckle up, because we’re diving into Think About It, the 2019 self-released brainchild of Mechanical Noose. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill electronic album—it’s more like a techno fever dream with experimental twists that’ll leave you scratching your head (in a good way). Released under their own label (or lack thereof), this US-based project feels raw, unfiltered, and deliciously unhinged.
Let’s kick things off with the titular track, “Think About It.” If you’ve ever wondered what it’d sound like if robots had an existential crisis in a club, here’s your answer. The beat bounces between hypnotic and just plain weird, pulling you in like some kind of glitchy siren song. It’s not perfect—there are moments where the layers feel like they might collapse under their own weight—but honestly? That’s part of the charm. You can tell Mechanical Noose wasn’t trying to play it safe here. They’re throwing spaghetti at the wall, and while not all of it sticks, the stuff that does is downright tasty.
Another standout is… well, I don’t even know its name (okay, fine, I didn’t look it up), but there’s this one track halfway through that hits like a caffeine spike at 3 AM. Imagine a warehouse rave colliding with a sci-fi movie soundtrack—that’s the vibe. There’s this bassline that growls like a cybernetic tiger, paired with synths so sharp they could cut glass. It’s chaotic, sure, but in the best possible way. Like when you accidentally spill glitter everywhere and suddenly your room looks cooler.
What makes Think About It stick in my mind isn’t just the music—it’s the attitude. Mechanical Noose doesn’t care about fitting neatly into any genre box. Instead, they’re out here making noise that challenges you to think, feel, or maybe just dance like nobody’s watching. And yeah, it’s messy sometimes. But life’s messy too, right? Why should art be any different?
Final thought: Listening to this album feels like being handed a Rubik’s Cube that someone already took apart and put back together wrong. Frustrating? Maybe. Fascinating? Absolutely. Now excuse me while I go figure out how to explain this review to my cat.
