Antisleep Vol. 02 cover

Antisleep Vol. 02

Blue Stahli · 2011

42 min · 17 tracks · alternative metal

A frenetic blend of electro-industrial beats and alternative metal riffs, packed into punchy tracks that energize and captivate.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Let's Go Start here — Opening the album with an infectious energy, this track perfectly encapsulates the album's dynamic blend of genres and sets an upbeat tone.
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    Trash Glamour Rock Chick — This track stands out for its catchy hooks and playful lyrics, embodying a satirical take on pop culture tropes while maintaining an irresistible rhythm.
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    Kiss Kiss Bang Bang — With its infectious chorus and sharp production, this track showcases Blue Stahli's knack for merging heavy instrumentals with catchy melodies.

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 album combines energetic metal with electronic elements, showcasing strong production but limited depth for repeated listens.

What we noticed

  • The first ten tracks maintain a high-energy tempo, with aggressive guitar riffs and electronic beats driving the sound.
  • The album includes two instrumental versions of previously released tracks, which alter the dynamic but do not significantly change the overall feel.
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
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • high-energy party atmosphere
  • quick bursts of adrenaline
  • catchy hooks for sing-alongs
  • short tracks for easy replay
  • steady flow for workout motivation

Maybe skip if you

  • slow, reflective listening preference
  • long-form narrative exploration

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album helped establish Blue Stahli's reputation in electronic rock.
Career context
Released in 2011, Antisleep Vol. 02 is Blue Stahli's follow-up to their debut album, showcasing a refined sound that blends electronic rock with industrial influences. At this stage in their career, Blue Stahli was gaining traction in the electro-industrial scene, establishing themselves as a prominent act within the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Celldweller· Nine Inch Nails· Combichrist

Tracklist

  • 1 Let's Go Start here 2:34
  • 2 Blast Action 2:14
  • 3 Trash Glamour Rock Chick 2:25
  • 4 So So Bad 2:40
  • 5 Smackdown 2:05
  • 6 Rapid Fire 2:28
  • 7 Jet Set 2:19
  • 8 Jackhammer Manifesto 2:55
  • 9 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang 2:36
  • 10 Glitterati 2:30
  • 11 Railgun 2:22
  • 12 Vegas Baby 2:27
  • 13 Fierce Pop Starlet 2:29
  • 14 Dragstrip Burnout 1:57
  • 15 Slick 2:51
  • 16 Let's Go (Instrumental) 2:34
  • 17 So So Bad (Instrumental) 2:40

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