Dirty Hits
Primal Scream · 2003
74 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant collection of alternative rock that fuses psychedelic grooves with anthemic choruses and raw energy.
Why this album works
'Dirty Hits' serves as a retrospective of Primal Scream's impactful career, featuring hits that significantly shaped the Britpop and alternative rock scenes. The album includes tracks like 'Movin' on Up' and 'Loaded,' which received extensive airplay and critical acclaim, solidifying the band's legacy within the UK music landscape.
- Best for
- vibrant, energetic listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys short bursts of intensity
- Context
- By the time 'Dirty Hits' was released in November 2003, Primal Scream had established themselves as a major force in alternative rock, following their acclaimed album 'XTRMNTR' from 2000. This compilation encapsulates their evolution from the dance-infused sound of 'Screamadelica' to the harder edge found in their later works, showcasing their diverse influences and sonic experimentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· Depeche Mode· Muse· Robbie Williams· Bryan Adams· Manic Street Preachers· The Cure· Placebo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Loaded Standout 4:34
- 2 Movin' on Up Standout 3:44
- 3 Come Together 4:53
- 4 Higher Than the Sun 3:37
- 5 Rocks 3:35
- 6 Jailbird 3:35
- 7 (I'm Gonna) Cry Myself Blind 4:26
- 8 Burning Wheel 4:34
- 9 Kowalski 4:31
- 10 Long Life 3:49
- 11 Swastika Eyes Standout 3:52
- 12 Kill All Hippies 4:07
- 13 Accelerator 3:38
- 14 Shoot Speed / Kill Light 5:15
- 15 Miss Lucifer 2:28
- 16 Deep Hit of Morning Sun 3:45
- 17 Some Velvet Morning 3:50
- 18 Autobahn 66 6:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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