Fasciinatiion
The Faint · 2008
46 min · 13 tracks · indie rock
A frenetic blend of post-punk energy and electronic textures, propelled by sharp vocals and a relentless dance beat.
Top tracks — play these first
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Get Seduced — This opening track sets the tone with pulsating beats and provocative lyrics, encapsulating the album's exploration of temptation and allure.
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The Geeks Were Right — Serving as a commentary on societal perceptions, this track merges catchy hooks with an infectious rhythm that resonates with listeners' frustrations.
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Mirror Error — With its introspective lyrics and driving tempo, this song highlights the album's themes of self-reflection amidst modern life's chaos.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic post-punk with electronic influences, showcasing strong production but uneven pacing.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high-energy tempo with driving beats and layered synths, while the second half introduces more varied textures and dynamics.
- Vocals are delivered in a sharp, staccato style that complements the frenetic instrumentation, often overlapping with electronic elements.
- 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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7/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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
- pulsating rhythms for dance floors
- engaging remixes for varied listening
- short tracks with quick transitions
- captivating energy for late nights
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, mellow sounds
- dislike textures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Fasciinatiion is The Faint's fourth studio album, released after a five-year hiatus following their critically acclaimed album Wet From Birth. This record marked their return to the music scene during a time when the indie rock genre was evolving rapidly, integrating more electronic elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Death from Above 1979· The Postal Service· Hot Chip
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Get Seduced 4:22
- 2 The Geeks Were Right 2:56
- 3 Machine in the Ghost 3:19
- 4 Fulcrum and Lever 3:22
- 5 Psycho 2:51
- 6 Mirror Error 3:43
- 7 I Treat You Wrong 3:20
- 8 Forever Growing Centipedes 3:53
- 9 Fish in a Womb 3:16
- 10 A Battle Hymn for Children 3:58
- 11 The Geeks Were Right (Boys Noize vs D.I.M. remix) 5:31
- 12 The Geeks Were Right (Does It Offend You, Yeah remix) 2:49
- 13 The Geeks Were Right (Broken Spindles remix) 3:17
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