Nintendokore EP by Sabrepulse: A Wild Ride Through Glitchy Beats and Breakcore Chaos
Alright, let’s talk about Nintendokore EP by Sabrepulse. It’s one of those albums that kinda sneaks up on you with its weird, chaotic energy. Released back in 2005 in the UK under "Not On Label" (yeah, real creative name there), this thing is like a glitchy love letter to anyone who digs experimental electronic music. If you’re into stuff like breakcore or just enjoy hearing sounds fall apart and come back together again, this is your jam.
The album runs through eight tracks, but two really stuck out to me—probably because they’re so damn memorable for different reasons. First up, there’s "Factory Sealed." This track hits hard right off the bat. It’s got this crunchy, distorted vibe going on, like someone took an old Nintendo console and fed it through a blender. The beats stutter and skitter around chaotically, but somehow it all makes sense. You can almost picture some pixelated factory robots losing their minds while trying to assemble something impossible. It’s messy, sure, but in the best way possible.
Then there’s "Nintendokore," which obviously gives the whole EP its name. This one feels like the heart of the project—packed with chiptune vibes mashed up against jagged breakbeats. There are these little melodic bleeps and bloops sprinkled throughout, giving it a nostalgic retro-gaming feel, but don’t get too comfy. Just when you think you’ve got a handle on it, the track flips into overdrive, throwing curveballs at your ears left and right. Honestly, I couldn’t tell you if I loved it or if it stressed me out half the time—but maybe that’s the point?
Other tracks like "Logon" and "Treasure Dancer" keep things interesting too, though they didn’t stick in my head quite as much. And hey, props for including a bonus track—it’s always nice to feel like you’re getting a little extra bang for your buck, even if it’s mostly just more of the same sonic mayhem.
What I really dig about Nintendokore EP is how unapologetically raw it feels. Sabrepulse isn’t here to smooth things over or make everything sound “pretty.” Nope, this is pure experimentation, full of sharp edges and moments where you’re not sure whether to dance or duck for cover. It’s like listening to a malfunctioning arcade machine that somehow became self-aware and decided to throw a rave inside your brain.
Honestly, I finished the album feeling kinda disoriented—but in a good way, y’know? Like after eating way too much candy as a kid and buzzing around the house until you crash. And honestly, isn’t that what great experimental music should do? Mess with your head a little?
Oh, fun fact before I go: Listening to this made me realize how much I miss blowing into cartridges to fix games. Maybe Sabrepulse was subliminally telling us all to dust off our old consoles… or maybe he just wanted to blow our minds instead. Either way, mission accomplished.
