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American Supreme

Suicide · 2002

124 min · 18 tracks · electronic music

A dissonant blend of industrial noise and haunting melodies that critiques American culture with stark, unflinching imagery.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Televised Executions — This opening track sets a provocative tone by juxtaposing media sensationalism with chilling soundscapes, encapsulating the album's critique of American society.
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    Swearin’ to the Flag — The song offers a biting commentary on nationalism with an unsettling sonic backdrop, reflecting the band's signature style of blending political commentary with avant-garde sound.
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    Dachau, Disney, Disco — This track merges dark humor with serious historical references, showcasing Suicide's ability to provoke thought while maintaining an engaging rhythm.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
53 /100
Foothills
Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album's dissonant soundscapes and confrontational themes create a unique listening experience within its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of dissonant synths layered over rhythmic industrial beats, creating an unsettling atmosphere.
  • Tracks often shift abruptly in dynamics, with some pieces featuring long stretches of ambient noise before introducing melodic elements.
  • Several tracks incorporate samples and spoken word elements that critique American culture, adding to the confrontational tone of the record.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 Televised Executions 6:11
  • 2 Misery Train 5:18
  • 3 Swearin’ to the Flag 4:51
  • 4 Beggin’ for Miracles 5:01
  • 5 American Mean 5:04
  • 6 Wrong Decisions 4:30
  • 7 Death Machine 4:16
  • 8 Power au Go‐Go 4:15
  • 9 Dachau, Disney, Disco 5:18
  • 10 Child, It’s a New World 4:53
  • 11 I Don’t Know 5:39

Disc 2

  • 1 White Man 9:04
  • 2 Harlem 8:55
  • 3 I Surrender 6:51
  • 4 Show Me tha’ Money 12:35
  • 5 Girl 11:15
  • 6 Rocket USA 13:21
  • 7 Jukebox Baby 7:26

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