What makes Exit Popularity Contest by Apoptygma Berzerk notable?

Exit Popularity Contest received critical acclaim for its ambitious thematic depth and production quality, solidifying Apoptygma Berzerk's relevance in contemporary electronic music. The album's intricate compositions helped it chart well, particularly with tracks like Hegelian Dialectic gaining traction on various electronic music platforms. By the time Apoptygma Berzerk released Exit Popularity Contest in January 2016, they had already established themselves as key figures in the electronic music scene since their late '90s debut. This album marked a return to form after a hiatus, showcasing their evolution into mature soundscapes while maintaining their signature futurepop elements.

Who is Exit Popularity Contest for?

Exit Popularity Contest works well if you're into gradual build to cathartic resolution, introspective tracks for deep contemplation and extended listening for immersive experience.

How many songs are on Exit Popularity Contest?

Exit Popularity Contest has 10 tracks, running approximately 74 minutes.

Released 10 years ago

Exit Popularity Contest

Apoptygma Berzerk · 2016

74 min · 10 tracks · synth-pop

A pulsating blend of electronic textures and introspective lyrics that explore philosophical concepts through a futuristic lens.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Hegelian Dialectic — This track exemplifies the album's blend of philosophical inquiry and danceable beats, featuring a catchy chorus that invites deeper contemplation.
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The Devil Pays in Counterfeit Money — With its rich layers and haunting vocals, this track encapsulates the album's darker themes while remaining accessible to listeners.
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The Genesis 6 Experiment — The opening track sets the stage for the entire album with its expansive soundscape and thought-provoking lyrics, effectively drawing listeners into its conceptual world.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

gradual build to cathartic resolution
introspective tracks for deep contemplation
extended listening for immersive experience
dark beats for reflection

Maybe skip if you

prefer instant gratification tracks
seek upbeat party anthems

Where this album fits

Career context: By the time Apoptygma Berzerk released Exit Popularity Contest in January 2016, they had already established themselves as key figures in the electronic music scene since their late '90s debut. This album marked a return to form after a hiatus, showcasing their evolution into mature soundscapes while maintaining their signature futurepop elements.
Stylistic neighbors: VNV Nation· Assemblage 23· Covenant

Tracklist

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

1 The Genesis 6 Experiment 9:18
2 Hegelian Dialectic 4:16
3 For Now We See Through a Glass, Darkly 8:30
4 Stille Når Gruppe 5:47
5 In a World of Locked Rooms 8:53
6 The Cosmic Chess Match 7:35
7 U.T.E.O.T.W. (instrumental) 6:57
8 The Devil Pays in Counterfeit Money 7:15
9 Rhein Klang 7:03
10 U.T.E.O.T.W. (extended version) 9:08

What to play next

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