Down with the Scene
Kid606 · 2000
54 min · 17 tracks · electronic music
A chaotic blend of electronic noise, punk energy, and irreverent humor fuels this sonic exploration of subcultures.
Top tracks — play these first
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Luke Vibert Can Kiss My Indie-Punk Whiteboy Ass — This track epitomizes Kid606's playful yet biting critique of indie culture, merging frenetic beats with a cheeky title that challenges genre norms.
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Ruin It, Ruin Them, Ruin Yrself Then Ruin Me — With its longer runtime, this track allows for an immersive journey through layered sounds and complex rhythms, showcasing Kid606's ability to blend chaos with musicality.
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For When Yr Just Happy to Be Alive — This track stands out for its reflective mood amidst the album's frenetic energy, offering a moment of introspection that contrasts sharply with other pieces.
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Juvenile Hall Rollcall — The track captures a youthful sense of rebellion and angst, encapsulating the spirit of punk influences that permeate the album.
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My Kitten — 'My Kitten' blends humor and emotional depth, illustrating Kid606's unique ability to juxtapose whimsical themes against a backdrop of intricate electronic soundscapes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's chaotic structure and genre-blending make it a notable entry in electronic music.
What we noticed
- The album features abrupt transitions between tracks, often shifting genres and tempos within a single song.
- Several tracks utilize heavy distortion and glitch effects, creating a chaotic soundscape that challenges traditional electronic music structures.
- The track titles often contain humor and irreverence, reflecting a punk attitude that permeates the music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- frenetic bursts of playful energy
- quick, unpredictable track transitions
- irreverent humor with spirit
- short tracks for instant gratification
- headphone detail hunting in chaos
Maybe skip if you
- seeking smooth, consistent flow
- prefer long, immersive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Down with the Scene' was released in June 2000, Kid606 was already establishing himself as a provocative figure in the electronic music scene. This album followed his breakthrough work 'Rescue' and showcased his evolving sound, incorporating elements of punk and satire while further cementing his reputation for boundary-pushing experimentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aphex Twin· Squarepusher· Venetian Snares
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Chart Topping Radio Hit 0:18
- 2 Luke Vibert Can Kiss My Indie-Punk Whiteboy Ass 2:25
- 3 Buffalo606 / The Morning After 3:17
- 4 Kidrush 3:51
- 5 GQ on the EQ 6:04
- 6 Punkshit 0:13
- 7 Secrets 4 Sale 3:45
- 8 Juvenile Hall Rollcall 2:28
- 9 Ruin It, Ruin Them, Ruin Yrself Then Ruin Me 5:25
- 10 Two Fingers in the Air Anarchy Style 1:45
- 11 For When Yr Just Happy to Be Alive 3:42
- 12 It’ll Take Millions in Plastic Surgery to Make Me Black 0:44
- 13 Dame Nature 5:34
- 14 Hardcore 0:23
- 15 My Kitten 5:44
- 16 In Love With All You Are and Forever Maybe As If My Soul Depended on It to Survive 2:17
- 17 Catstep / My Kitten / Catnip Vatstep DSP (remix by Hrvatski) 6:00
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