Decksandrumsandrockandroll
Propellerheads · 1998
68 min · 13 tracks · electronica
A frenetic fusion of big beat rhythms and cinematic samples that propels listeners into a whirlwind of sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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History Repeating — This track features a collaboration with Shirley Bassey, merging her classic vocals with modern beats to create a striking juxtaposition that showcases the album's eclectic nature.
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Spybreak! — Known for its high-energy tempo and cinematic flair, this track became iconic after its inclusion in The Matrix, exemplifying the album’s influence beyond just music.
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Take California — Opening the album with an infectious groove and playful samples, this track sets the stage for the diverse sonic landscape that follows.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dance floor energizer
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- cinematic samples ignite imagination
- for party atmosphere
- dynamic progression keeps interest
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, mellow tunes
- dislike high-energy environments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 26, 1998, Decksandrumsandrockandroll marked Propellerheads' debut album, following their acclaimed single 'History Repeating' in 1997. At this point, they were gaining momentum in the burgeoning electronic scene, blending genres with their innovative approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Towa Tei· The Prodigy· Fantastic Plastic Machine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Take California 7:21
- 2 Echo and Bounce 5:26
- 3 Velvet Pants 5:47
- 4 Better? 2:03
- 5 Oh Yeah? 5:26
- 6 History Repeating 4:02
- 7 Winning Style 5:58
- 8 Bang On! 5:45
- 9 A Number of Microphones 0:45
- 10 On Her Majesty's Secret Service 9:20
- 11 Bigger? 2:20
- 12 Cominagetcha 7:02
- 13 Spybreak! 6:59
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