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Kxllswxtch - EYESORE
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Kxllswxtch - EYESORE

Editorial note8,0/ 10
By Le Stagiaire·

EYESORE by Kxllswxtch begins with a confession rather than a battle cry. Track 1, SEX CHANGE, lays bare the truth of the album before the first chords even sound. This studio album, released on October 24, 2025, by the EMPIRE label, follows BITTERSWEET (2024) and represents the artist's fifth installment. It features 13 tracks, totaling exactly 29 minutes and 21 seconds. While the previous album marked a turning point, this one refuses a clear conclusion, instead granting listeners permission to embrace emotional chaos and volatility.

SEX CHANGE: A No-Holds-Barred Introduction

The opening track avoids any gentle transition, instead opting for a direct immersion. Here, vocal authenticity takes precedence over overly polished arrangements. This aesthetic choice places emotions and voices at the forefront. This is Kxllswxtch's fifth studio album.

RAGE QUIT feat. 1nonly: Amplified Vocal Tension

Track 2 introduces a collaborative dynamic with RAGE QUIT, featuring 1nonly. This collaboration credits another artist on the track, diversifying the voices of the project while maintaining a tense energy. The guest artist's contribution is not insignificant; it amplifies the inherent vocal tension of the song. This demonstrates that Kxllswxtch integrates partners without diluting their raw identity, with each voice adding its own texture to the overall narrative.

UMAGA with SXMPRA: The Addition of a Specific Vocal Texture

The third notable collaboration appears on UMAGA, where SXMPRA contributes to track 5. Their involvement, confirmed as part of the album, adds a distinct vocal texture to the track. This contribution enriches the sonic landscape without attempting to impose an external sound, but rather to engage with the overall atmosphere. The presence of SXMPRA demonstrates the ability to collaborate with guests who are not there to simply showcase their status, but to enhance the vocal composition. Each additional voice expands the sonic tapestry without overshadowing the central role given to the main artist's emotions.

HOW AM I RICH BUT STILL WORTHLESS? feat. Pouya: A Generational Dialogue

Track 8, HOW AM I RICH BUT STILL WORTHLESS?, introduces a temporal and generational dimension with the participation of Pouya. This collaboration, noted on the official tracklist, aligns with the history of the relationship between the two artists, who have previously worked together on tracks such as Lord of the Flies in 2021. Their return evokes a shared past and grounds the album in a continuity of work that goes beyond mere coexistence. Pouya brings a generational and experimental contrast that resonates with the introspection of the track. Their presence validates a shared trajectory while offering a new perspective on the themes, proving that their collaboration transcends a one-time encounter to achieve a genuine artistic affinity.

COLLISION: The Intentionally Imperfect Barrier

The album concludes with track 13, COLLISION, which brings the project to a particularly weighty end. This closing track provides a final image that is consistent with the overall work. The artistic trajectory is further solidified through a live adaptation planned for the EYESORE THE TOUR in 2026, translating this emotional volatility into a live experience where nothing is diluted.

This "solo" approach gives the album a raw and slightly rough texture, allowing the vocals and emotions to stand out without the usual polish of an external producer. This raw aesthetic is part of a stylistic evolution that sees the artist incorporating more acoustic instrumentation into their sound, oscillating between trap, grunge, and heavy metal to reflect their inner turmoil. Beyond the technical aspects, EYESORE reaffirms Kxllswxtch's place in the underground scene by creating a distinct universe that refuses to conform to mainstream conventions, while still honoring influences like Future, Tyler, the Creator, and Nirvana. Thus, the album is not simply a collection of singles, as some critics suggested, but a cohesive project that offers listeners the opportunity to embrace a novel sonic complexity, marking a clear departure from the more straightforward sound of previous albums while solidifying their status as a leading artist in this alternative musical genre. It represents a rejection of clear-cut conclusions, offering permission to embrace emotional chaos and volatility, thus moving away from the heavier sound of DISORDER and KILL! while exploring a wider instrumental palette, including acoustic elements. The album features three collaborations with 1nonly, SXMPRA, and Pouya across its 13 tracks, with a total duration of 29 minutes and 21 seconds. This album adds to a discography that includes KILL! (2020), DISORDER (2021), THE WALLS HAVE EYES (2023), and BITTERSWEET (2024).

Technical Details

- Release Date: October 24, 2025 - Label: EMPIRE - Tracks: 13 (29 minutes 21 seconds) - Opening/Closing Tracks: SEX CHANGE / COLLISION - Featured Artists: 1nonly, SXMPRA, Pouya - Previous Album: BITTERSWEET (2024)

🎬 The album's music videos

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