Disengage the Simulator
CKY · 2000
24 min · 7 tracks · alternative rock · alternative metal · stoner rock
A blend of gritty alternative metal and stoner rock that challenges musical norms with experimental flair.
Why this album works
The album gained recognition for its unique sound and artistic ambition, contributing to CKY's growing cult following. It peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, showcasing its impact on the alternative music scene of the early 2000s and influencing a wave of similar acts.
- Best for
- concise energetic flow throughout front-loaded intensity and urgency experimental flair for curious listeners
- Context
- Released as CKY's first full-length studio album, 'Disengage the Simulator' marked a significant step in their evolution following the success of their earlier EPs. The band was transitioning from underground notoriety to mainstream recognition, leveraging their connection to the skateboarding and stunt culture popularized by their association with MTV's 'Jackass'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lana Del Rey· Green Day· Moby· Beck· Nine Inch Nails· Sonic Youth· Tori Amos· Ariana Grande
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Disengage the Simulator Standout 3:07
- 2 Genesis 12a (instrumental) 3:03
- 3 Santa's Coming Standout 3:40
- 4 Shippensberg 3:18
- 5 Rio Bravo (remix) 2:24
- 6 Foreign Objects #10 4:12
- 7 Disengage the Simulator (instrumental) 4:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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