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Evil Heat

Primal Scream · 2002

41 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock

A frenetic blend of rock, techno, and psychedelia that captures the chaos of urban life.

Why this album works

'Evil Heat' received praise for its bold genre-blending and marked a significant evolution in Primal Scream's sound. The track 'Miss Lucifer' became a club hit, contributing to the band's continued relevance in the alternative rock scene during the early 2000s.
Best for
steady mid-tempo rhythmic flow urban chaos reflected in sound engaging tracks for active listening
Context
Released on August 5, 2002, 'Evil Heat' is Primal Scream's sixth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'XTRMNTR' from 2000. At this point in their career, the band was exploring a darker, more experimental sound influenced by electronic music and political themes.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Deep Hit of Morning Sun Standout 3:44
  • 2 Miss Lucifer Standout 2:28
  • 3 Autobahn 66 Standout 6:15
  • 4 Detroit 3:03
  • 5 Rise 4:21
  • 6 The Lord Is My Shotgun 3:56
  • 7 City 3:22
  • 8 Some Velvet Morning 3:40
  • 9 Skull X 3:52
  • 10 A Scanner Darkly 4:30
  • 11 Space Blues #2 2:28

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