What makes 3 Knocks by Pendulum notable?

The album is notable for helping to define the sound of early Australian drum and bass, gaining traction in underground scenes. It received critical acclaim for its innovative approach and laid the groundwork for Pendulum's subsequent commercial success and recognition within the global electronic music landscape. Released in 1997, '3 Knocks' marked Pendulum's debut album as they emerged from the Australian music scene. At this point, the band was still establishing their identity, blending electronic elements with live instrumentation, setting the stage for their future influence in the drum and bass genre.

How many songs are on 3 Knocks?

3 Knocks has 20 tracks, running approximately 110 minutes.

3 Knocks

Pendulum · 1997

110 min · 20 tracks

A fusion of frenetic drum and bass rhythms with haunting melodies that evoke a sense of frenetic energy and introspective depth.

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Top tracks — play these first

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I Am Crazy — Opening the album with a driving beat and chaotic energy, this track encapsulates Pendulum's unique blend of intensity and melodic elements, setting a high standard for the rest of the record.
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Coma — This track features intricate production techniques and a complex arrangement, showcasing Pendulum's ability to fuse intense rhythms with atmospheric layers that create an immersive listening experience.
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I Need You (Option A) — As one of the longer tracks on the album, it demonstrates a more expansive sound journey while maintaining the energetic pace typical of Pendulum’s style, making it a standout piece.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

52 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album blends energetic rhythms with melodic depth but lacks strong cohesion and distinctiveness in its execution.

What we noticed

Several tracks incorporate live instrumentation alongside electronic elements, adding depth to the rhythmic foundation.
The first half of the album maintains a high energy level, while the second half introduces more introspective melodies and varied tempos.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

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.

Disc 1

1 I Am Crazy 7:02
2 Coma 6:45
3 I Never Knew You 8:10
4 Truth Bit 1 0:10
5 I Am Not 5:58
6 Truth Bit 2 0:17
7 Option C 4:44
8 Good Bit 0:40
9 On Monday 4:52
10 God Bit 4:08
11 Learn Her Way 6:25
12 Antichrist 0:36
13 Learn Baby Learn 3:52

Disc 2

1 I Need You (Option A) 7:55
2 Insecurity 9:04
3 Awesome Party 4:36
4 I Need You (Mindwarp remix) 9:05
5 Coma (Vicious remix) 9:28
6 I Am Not (Arden’s Big Blue remix) 9:19
7 Ever Since I Was Born (Drum'n'Bass remix) 7:11

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Coma

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