Is Faster Kill Pussycat a good place to start with Paul Oakenfold?

Yes, Faster Kill Pussycat is recommended as a starting point for new Paul Oakenfold listeners. A pulsating blend of trance beats and ethereal vocals that electrifies the dance floor while exploring themes of desire and urgency. In 2006, Paul Oakenfold was a key figure in the electronic music scene, riding the wave of his earlier successes with albums like 'Bunkka' from 2003. 'Faster Kill Pussycat' marked a continuation of his exploration into mainstream appeal, featuring collaborations with notable vocalists and showcasing his production prowess in the evolving trance genre.

Who is Faster Kill Pussycat for?

Faster Kill Pussycat works well if you're into steady energy for dance floors, hypnotic rhythms for late nights and gradual build to euphoric peaks.

How many songs are on Faster Kill Pussycat?

Faster Kill Pussycat has 6 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

Faster Kill Pussycat

Paul Oakenfold · 2006

40 min · 6 tracks · trance

A pulsating blend of trance beats and ethereal vocals that electrifies the dance floor while exploring themes of desire and urgency.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Faster Kill Pussycat (album version) Start here — The title track serves as a quintessential example of Oakenfold's style, combining driving beats with hypnotic melodies and catchy vocals that capture listeners' attention.
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Faster Kill Pussycat (Roman Hunter mix) — This extended mix enhances the original's energy, allowing for deeper immersion into its infectious rhythm while showcasing the evolution of trance at the time.
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Faster Kill Pussycat (club mix) — The club mix amplifies the dance aspects of the track, making it a favorite in nightclubs and festivals, exemplifying Oakenfold’s ability to create accessible yet profound electronic tracks.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

43 /100

Lowland

Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The single features multiple mixes of a strong track but lacks depth for lasting engagement.

What we noticed

Each mix maintains a consistent tempo and structure, emphasizing the driving beats typical of trance music.
The vocal elements are layered with synth pads, creating an ethereal atmosphere that complements the pulsating basslines.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 4/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

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

steady energy for dance floors
hypnotic rhythms for late nights
gradual build to euphoric peaks
immersive experience for parties

Maybe skip if you

prefer immediate gratification tracks
dislike extended mix formats

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This single gained traction in dance charts, enhancing Oakenfold's recognition.
Themes: club culture urgency· hypnotic dance floors· electronic nightlife
Career context: In 2006, Paul Oakenfold was a key figure in the electronic music scene, riding the wave of his earlier successes with albums like 'Bunkka' from 2003. 'Faster Kill Pussycat' marked a continuation of his exploration into mainstream appeal, featuring collaborations with notable vocalists and showcasing his production prowess in the evolving trance genre.
Stylistic neighbors: Armin van Buuren· Above & Beyond· Paul van Dyk