What makes 100% No Modern Talking by Knife Party notable?

This EP gained significant traction within the electronic dance music (EDM) community, particularly for the track 'Internet Friends,' which became a viral sensation and a staple in DJ sets. The project's blend of humor and high-energy production influenced the emergent dubstep and electro house scenes, leading to a surge in popularity for similar sounds. Upon its release in December 2011, '100% No Modern Talking' marked Knife Party's debut EP after their formation in 2011 following the disbandment of Pendulum. The project solidified their presence in the electronic music scene, showcasing a distinct shift towards heavier bass-driven sounds that distinguished them from their previous work.

How many songs are on 100% No Modern Talking?

100% No Modern Talking has 4 tracks, running approximately 19 minutes.

100% No Modern Talking

Knife Party · 2011

19 min · 4 tracks · electro house

A frenetic fusion of hard-hitting dubstep and electro house, packed with relentless energy and playful sound design.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Internet Friends — This track stands out due to its catchy hook and meme-like qualities, combining humor with dark undertones that resonated widely across social media platforms.
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Destroy Them With Lazers — With its aggressive beats and synth lines, this track encapsulates Knife Party's ability to create anthemic drops that energize festival crowds.
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Tourniquet — Featuring dramatic builds and relentless rhythms, this track showcases Knife Party's knack for crafting dynamic soundscapes that captivate listeners from start to finish.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases energetic production with playful sound design, appealing to EDM audiences but lacks depth for long-term engagement.

What we noticed

Each track features a consistent tempo around 128 BPM, maintaining high energy throughout the EP.
The sound design incorporates playful samples and effects, with 'Internet Friends' using vocal snippets as rhythmic elements despite being largely instrumental.
Transitions between tracks are abrupt, often leading directly into the next piece without pause, creating a relentless flow.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Internet Friends 5:01
2 Destroy Them With Lazers 4:56
3 Tourniquet 5:17
4 Fire Hive 4:38

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