Felons and Revolutionaries
Dope · 1999
47 min · 14 tracks · alternative metal
A relentless blend of industrial and alternative metal that channels raw aggression and social critique through heavy riffs and aggressive vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Fuck Tha Police — This track stands out for its unapologetic confrontation of authority, embodying the rebellious spirit of the album and resonating with listeners disillusioned by societal issues.
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Debonaire — With its catchy chorus and driving beat, this song exemplifies Dope's unique blend of industrial influences and nu metal energy, helping to establish their sound.
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Everything Sucks — The anthemic quality of this track captures feelings of frustration and discontent prevalent among youth at the time, making it a defining moment on the album.
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Kimberly’s Ghost — This track offers a more introspective side to the band's sound, combining haunting melodies with powerful lyrics that delve into personal struggles.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a mix of aggressive sound and political themes but lacks consistent cohesion and depth.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a relentless pace, maintaining intensity through the first half before introducing slower, more reflective moments.
- Vocals alternate between aggressive shouting and melodic lines, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the tracks.
- Several songs feature abrupt tempo changes, particularly in the latter half, which disrupts the flow but emphasizes thematic shifts.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, punchy listening sessions
- angsty emotional release
- intense background energy
- dynamic and aggressive pacing
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Felons and Revolutionaries is Dope's debut album, released in 1999 when the band was establishing their presence in the nu metal scene. This album followed their formation in 1997, showcasing a sound that combined elements of industrial metal with aggressive alternative rock, capturing the angst of late 90s youth culture.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fear Factory· Ministry· Static-X
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pig Society 3:13
- 2 Debonaire 2:33
- 3 Everything Sucks 2:55
- 4 Sick 3:11
- 5 Kimberly’s Ghost 3:18
- 6 Spine for You 4:39
- 7 One Fix 3:41
- 8 Fuck Tha Police 4:04
- 9 Intervention 2:45
- 10 America the Pitiful 2:42
- 11 Shit Life 4:13
- 12 Wake Up 3:20
- 13 I Am Nothing 4:17
- 14 You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) 2:43
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