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Bootlegged, Distorted, Remixed and Uploaded

Pitchshifter · 2003

104 min · 25 tracks · industrial metal

A frenetic blend of industrial metal and electronic experimentation that challenges the boundaries of genre.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Triad — Opening with an aggressive fusion of heavy guitar riffs and electronic beats, this track encapsulates Pitchshifter's signature sound while setting a relentless pace for the album.
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    MyKind — This track stands out for its catchy hooks layered over intricate production, illustrating the band's knack for blending melodic elements with harsh industrial textures.
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    Genius — A notable highlight that balances dark lyrical themes with an infectious groove, showcasing Pitchshifter's ability to tackle serious subjects while maintaining commercial appeal.
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    Shutdown — With its driving rhythm and intense instrumentation, this track exemplifies the band's energetic live performance style, translating it effectively into a studio recording.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • frenetic energy for late nights
  • remix variety keeps it fresh
  • intense focus for deep listening
  • high-paced tracks for workouts
  • anxiety release through sonic chaos

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek calm, soothing sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time Pitchshifter released Bootlegged, Distorted, Remixed and Uploaded in 2003, they were well-established within the industrial metal scene after their breakthrough with 1996's www.pitchshifter.com. This album marked a shift towards a more experimental approach, showcasing their evolution through various remixes and reinterpretations of previous tracks alongside new material.
Stylistic neighbors
Fear Factory· Ministry· KMFDM

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Triad 4:05
  • 2 Eight Days 3:46
  • 3 Microwaved 3:43
  • 4 Hidden Agenda 4:15
  • 5 MyKind 3:41
  • 6 What’s in It for Me? 3:15
  • 7 Genius 4:34
  • 8 Shutdown 3:30
  • 9 We Know 3:11
  • 10 Keep It Clean 4:00
  • 11 Down 3:31
  • 12 W.Y.S.I.W.Y.G. 5:45
  • 13 Please Sir 4:25

Disc 2

  • 1 Stop Talking So Loud (I Don’t Care What You're Saying) 4:54
  • 2 Eight Days (Heat Treatment remix) 3:31
  • 3 As Seen On TV (Martini Lounge mix) 5:15
  • 4 Down (Burning Down The House mix) 3:53
  • 5 Genius (Evil Axis remix) 3:49
  • 6 Misdirection (Dark Like Winter remix) 3:48
  • 7 MyKind (D.E.C. mix) 5:12
  • 8 Dead Battery (Nishtegea remix) 3:54
  • 9 Please Sir (Can I Go Now?) 6:22
  • 10 Wafer Thin (Dead mix) 3:54
  • 11 Shen-an-doah (Edacious Empire remix) 3:45
  • 12 Misdirection (Laptops at Dawn mix) 4:27

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