Decksandrumsandrockandroll
Propellerheads · 1998
68 min · 13 tracks · electronica · big beat
A frenetic blend of big beat rhythms and cinematic samples that electrify the dance floor.
Why this album works
'Decksandrumsandrockandroll' received critical acclaim, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart. Its influence permeated the late '90s electronic music landscape, with tracks like 'History Repeating' featuring vocals from Shirley Bassey intertwining pop culture references into the genre.
- Best for
- dance floor energizer wave-like pacing with peaks cinematic samples ignite imagination
- Context
- Released on January 26, 1998, 'Decksandrumsandrockandroll' marked Propellerheads' debut album, following their breakout single 'Spybreak!' from 1996. The album solidified their position in the burgeoning big beat scene, characterized by its eclectic mix of electronic sounds and rock influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Towa Tei· The Prodigy· Fantastic Plastic Machine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Take California Standout 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 Standout 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! Standout 6:59
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