Crackhead: The DJ? Acucrack Remix Album cover

Crackhead: The DJ? Acucrack Remix Album

Pigface · 2004

53 min · 11 tracks · industrial metal · industrial rock

A frenetic blend of industrial rock and electronic chaos, pulsing with relentless energy and provocative samples.

Why this album works

This album is significant for its innovative approach to remixes within the industrial genre, featuring contributions from notable artists that helped to expand Pigface's audience. It received attention in underground circles and contributed to the resurgence of interest in remix culture during the early 2000s, influencing contemporary acts in the industrial and electronic scenes.
Best for
steady mid-tempo dance energy provocative samples for engagement relentless beats for focus
Context
Released in 2004, 'Crackhead: The DJ? Acucrack Remix Album' marks Pigface's foray into remix culture following their 2001 album 'Easy Listening'. This remix project showcases the band's evolution as they embraced collaborations with various artists, further diversifying their sound during a time when electronic influences were becoming prominent in industrial music.
Stylistic neighbors
Nine Inch Nails· Marilyn Manson· Rob Zombie

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Insect/Suspect (Suck a Loop Just for Funk) Standout 4:31
  • 2 Sweetmeat (Electroqueen Pheromones) 4:53
  • 3 King of Negativity (Clean Up Your Holes) 3:19
  • 4 First Taken Third Found (UK Respect VIP mix) 5:39
  • 5 Blow You Away (Trentification mix) Standout 5:04
  • 6 Mind Your Own Business (The Taste Behind Me) Standout 4:13
  • 7 Bitch (Own Your Own Edsel) 3:58
  • 8 Du Liebst Mich Nich, Ich Lieb' Dich Nicht (Deutschland Distortion mix) 6:13
  • 9 Everything (Sex Farm club mix) 5:01
  • 10 Alles Ist Mine (Fookness Interruptus) 4:33
  • 11 Closer to Heaven (Acumen Sets the Controls for the Heart of the Sun) 6:16

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