Dude Descending a Staircase
Apollo 440 · 2003
95 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock · electronica · techno
A frenetic blend of electronica and rock, driving rhythms collide with playful samples and sharp social commentary.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its innovative fusion of genres that contributed to the early 2000s electronic rock scene, garnering attention from both critics and fans. It also included tracks that received significant airplay on alternative radio, helping to solidify Apollo 440's place in the evolving landscape of British electronic music.
- Career context
- By the time 'Dude Descending a Staircase' was released in 2003, Apollo 440 had already established their sound with previous albums like 'Millennium Fever' (1999). This album marked a shift towards a more experimental approach, incorporating diverse genres while retaining their signature electronic edge. It came during a period when the band sought to expand their audience and explore new musical territories.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Prodigy· Saori@destiny· The Orb
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Dude Descending a Staircase Standout 5:06
- 2 Hustler Groove 6:14
- 3 Disco Sucks Standout 3:55
- 4 N’existe pas 6:45
- 5 Electronic Civil Disobedience Standout 4:55
- 6 1, 2, 3, 4 3:45
- 7 Escape to Beyond the Planet of the Super Ape 4:40
- 8 Time Is Running Out 5:00
- 9 Children of the Future 7:55
Disc 2
- 1 Diamonds in the Sidewalk 3:41
- 2 Something’s Got to Give 6:54
- 3 Christiane 5:37
- 4 Existe 6:00
- 5 Bulletproof Blues 6:21
- 6 Suitcase ’88 4:31
- 7 Check Your Ego 4:09
- 8 Rope, Rapture & The Rising Sun 7:06
- 9 Bad Chemistry 2:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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