What makes Additional Productions by Funkstörung notable?

The album received critical acclaim for its unique approach to electronic music, particularly through inventive remixes and reworks that stood out in the late '90s. It helped solidify Funkstörung's reputation as pioneers within the IDM genre, influencing subsequent artists and contributing to the evolution of electronic music aesthetics. Released in 1999, Additional Productions represents Funkstörung's rise as key players in the IDM scene, following their acclaimed debut album. At this point, they were refining their sound and expanding their influence with remixes and collaborations, showcasing their innovative production techniques.

How many songs are on Additional Productions?

Additional Productions has 8 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

Additional Productions

Funkstörung · 1999

38 min · 8 tracks · intelligent dance music

A kaleidoscopic blend of glitchy beats and ethereal melodies, pushing the boundaries of intelligent dance music.

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Top tracks — play these first

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All Is Full of Love (In Love With Funkstörung remix) — This track exemplifies Funkstörung's ability to reimagine existing works, transforming Björk's haunting original into an intricate tapestry of sound that highlights their remixing prowess.
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Children of the Rave Solution (Visited by Funkstörung) — Opening the album, this track sets a vibrant tone with its energetic beats and playful samples, encapsulating the innovative spirit of the era while reflecting Funkstörung's distinct style.
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Tried by 12 (Tried by Funkstörung) — This track showcases complex rhythms and layered textures, demonstrating the duo's expertise in constructing immersive soundscapes that challenge traditional dance music conventions.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album showcases inventive sound design and varied textures, solidifying its place in the IDM genre.

What we noticed

Several tracks incorporate vocal samples that are manipulated and processed, creating an ethereal quality that contrasts with the rhythmic elements.
The sequencing of tracks varies in tempo and mood, with some pieces building tension while others provide moments of release, contributing to an overall dynamic flow.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 3/10

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 Children of the Rave Solution (Visited by Funkstörung) 4:54
2 Tried by 12 (Tried by Funkstörung) 5:34
3 No. 9 (No. 9,5 by Funkstörung) 4:43
4 All Is Full of Love (In Love With Funkstörung remix) 5:25
5 Mind My Make Up (Made Up by Funkstörung) 4:07
6 Bust It 4:38
7 Reunited (Reunixed by Funkstörung) 4:28
8 Henryk (Synkopic Reprogrammed by Funkstörung) 4:36

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