Math rock is a very loosely defined genre of music. The term is hard to describe and often misused. However, one good way to describe it is as a style of rock that has almost no trace of folk or blues, which is the traditional definition of rock. Instead, the sound may have a loose, jazzy-like and spontaneous feeling, in contrast to the direct and compelling sound of blues and folk. At the same time however, the music is also calculated, and instrumental riffs are often based on timed formulas. For example, a guitar riff may repeat a sequence of five quarter-notes over 4/4 time signature, thus giving the listener an overall feeling of chaos, in spite of the riffs rigid structure.
The genre is gaining more influence, especially in the Los Angeles area. Bands like The Blood Brothers, Plot to Blow Up the Eiffel Tower, and An Albatross are some of the most famous math rock bands.
by Tyrone Jiggadubz September 1, 2005
Get the math rockmug. A term used to refer to a paedophile. In common usage within correctional facilities. Derived from the analogy that a paedophile, like a rock spider, is always getting into little cracks. Crass and vulgar, I know, but there it is.
"That fucking rock spider had it coming!" (When used as a defence to a charge of murder, where the deceased was a paedophile.)
by Apathetic Care Bear January 29, 2005
Get the rock spidermug. Greatly under-aprreciated form of art. Adds elements of jazz, classical and avant-grade forms of music to come up with something new and original.
Dude that Yes band kicks immeasurable amounts of ass.
Dream Theatre are gods.
Frank Zappa is one fo the few musical genious' of our time.
Dream Theatre are gods.
Frank Zappa is one fo the few musical genious' of our time.
by Mr. T December 15, 2003
Get the Progressive Rockmug. Trip rock is a form of rock that takes you on a journey musically or psychologically.It is basically a fusion of Psychedelic rock with late 90's electronica with a dense,dark sound.
by Scratchy7929 February 5, 2009
Get the Trip rockmug. Rock/blues music that is so fucking awesome, that you wanna drive through the ghetto in a dirty '94 Ford Escort, blasting it through the broken back windshield out of a shitty half broken boom box.
by TedDansonSucks November 9, 2013
Get the Ghetto Rockmug. Used as an exclamation of pleasure, or words of encouragement; particularly useful when other phrases without sentence enhancement just doesn't get the point across.
Sometimes shortened to RTFO on social media pages.
Sometimes shortened to RTFO on social media pages.
by BurningHorseMafia March 5, 2021
Get the Rock The Fuck Onmug. by Boobrella April 21, 2006
Get the rocking the clapmug.