FH3
Faderhead · 2008
48 min · 11 tracks · electronic dance music
Dark electronic beats intertwine with provocative lyrics, creating an infectious dancefloor atmosphere that challenges societal norms.
Top tracks — play these first
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Electrosluts Extraordinaire — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious beats and cheeky lyrics, immediately engaging listeners and showcasing Faderhead's signature style.
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Let Me Go — With its haunting melody and emotive lyrics, this track represents a deeper exploration of personal themes amidst the dance-driven soundscape of the album.
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Hammer of the Gods — This track combines driving rhythms with aggressive vocals, effectively capturing the raw energy that characterizes much of Faderhead's work while pushing thematic boundaries.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends aggressive beats with processed vocals, creating a cohesive yet somewhat conventional electronic sound.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features driving beats and aggressive synth lines, while the second half shifts to more atmospheric soundscapes.
- Several tracks incorporate vocal samples that are heavily processed, creating a disembodied effect that complements the dark themes.
- The album maintains a consistent tempo throughout, with only minor variations in rhythm and intensity across the tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- infectious dancefloor energy
- provocative themes for reflection
- dark beats for late nights
- steady momentum with lyrical punch
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soft, mellow sounds
- seek straightforward lyrical content
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2008, FH3 is Faderhead's third studio album, following the commercial success of his previous work, FH2. At this point in his career, Faderhead was solidifying his presence in the electronic dance music scene, establishing a distinctive sound that combined elements of EBM and industrial.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Combichrist· VNV Nation· Grendel
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Electrosluts Extraordinaire 3:58
- 2 Acquire the Fire 3:56
- 3 Still Missing 3:25
- 4 Another Dead Boy 3:23
- 5 Let Me Go 6:36
- 6 Fuck What You Heard 3:51
- 7 Hammer of the Gods 3:44
- 8 TZDV 4:08
- 9 Here With You 4:33
- 10 Zigzag Machinery 4:57
- 11 Mr. Fetus 6:22
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