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Ctrl Alt Delete

Free the Robots · 2010

65 min · 13 tracks · underground hip-hop

Eclectic soundscapes merge experimental beats with jazzy undertones and hip-hop rhythms, creating a unique auditory experience.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Sci‐Fidelity — This opening track sets the tone with its intricate layering of sounds and rhythms, establishing the album's exploratory nature right from the start.
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    Voices — With its haunting vocal samples and deep groove, this track exemplifies the fusion of electronic elements with hip-hop sensibilities, making it a standout moment on the album.
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    Global Warning — The lengthy composition showcases Free the Robots' ability to build atmospheric soundscapes, blending diverse influences into a cohesive narrative that resonates throughout the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • immersive auditory landscape exploration
  • dynamic shifts in pacing
  • for late-night journeys
  • thought-provoking soundscapes to ponder

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking straightforward structures
  • prefer instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
When Ctrl Alt Delete was released in January 2010, Free the Robots was emerging as a prominent figure in the underground hip-hop scene, following their debut album. This record marked a significant evolution in their sound, showcasing a blend of electronic music and live instrumentation that would define their style moving forward.
Stylistic neighbors
Flying Lotus· Thundercat· Nujabes

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Sci‐Fidelity 6:21
  • 2 Turbulence 3:53
  • 3 Jupiter 5:36
  • 4 Orion’s Belt Buckle 3:58
  • 5 Wandering Gypsy 4:29
  • 6 Select/Start 3:44
  • 7 Voices 5:51
  • 8 Granite Rock 4:06
  • 9 Mental Universe 4:20
  • 10 Global Warning 9:08
  • 11 The Eye 6:46
  • 12 Turkish Voodoo 3:18
  • 13 Inter Arma 4:16

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