FH2
Faderhead · 2007
57 min · 14 tracks · electronic dance music
A frenetic fusion of industrial beats and dark synth melodies that encapsulates the raw energy of electronic dance music.
Top tracks — play these first
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This Is Not a Clubtrack — Opening with a punchy beat and provocative lyrics, this track sets the tone for the album's exploration of identity within dance culture.
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Dirtygrrrls / Dirtybois — This track features playful yet edgy lyrics paired with infectious rhythms, embodying the album's blend of humor and raw energy.
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Losing for Real — With its introspective lyrics wrapped in catchy hooks, this song contrasts the lively tempo of the album while addressing deeper themes of loss and reality.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic compositions with strong production, though it may not fully sustain interest over time.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with aggressive beats and driving synth lines, while the second half introduces more atmospheric elements.
- Tracks often feature layered synth melodies that create a dense soundscape, with rhythmic variations that keep the listener engaged.
- 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
- frenetic energy for late nights
- raw beats for dance parties
- intense bursts of rhythmic exploration
- dark synths for high-energy moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer calm, soothing sounds
- seek melodic, structured compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2007, FH2 marked Faderhead's second studio album, coming off the success of their debut, which had established them within the electronic music scene. This album solidified their place in the genre, showcasing an evolution in sound and production technique aimed at a wider audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Combichrist· VNV Nation· Grendel
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 This Is Not a Clubtrack 5:06
- 2 Girly Show 3:43
- 3 Gritty Beats, No Relief 4:19
- 4 Break Apart Again 3:48
- 5 Houston 4:44
- 6 Sentimental Again 3:47
- 7 All Dead 4:57
- 8 Friday Night Binge 3:49
- 9 Noisebastardz 4:00
- 10 Dirtygrrrls / Dirtybois 3:49
- 11 Losing for Real 3:25
- 12 Coke for My Ass 4:06
- 13 Mono Man 3:44
- 14 Storm.Sparks.Structure 4:20
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