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Funk Riot Beat

Alec Empire · 1997

45 min · 12 tracks · techno · ambient · digital hardcore

A frenetic blend of digital hardcore and techno, pulsating with chaotic energy and provocative soundscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • chaotic energy for dancing
  • short bursts of intensity
  • wave-like pacing for immersion
  • provocative soundscapes for exploration
  • adrenaline-fueled listening experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer calm and soothing
  • seek straightforward melodies

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'Funk Riot Beat' marked Alec Empire's transition into a more experimental phase following his work with Atari Teenage Riot. This album arrived after his breakthrough records, solidifying his role as a key figure in the digital hardcore scene while showcasing an evolution in his sound and production techniques.
Stylistic neighbors
Merzbow· The Prodigy· Squarepusher

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Down With the Shit 4:53
  • 2 Crystal 4:02
  • 3 The New World Order 0:32
  • 4 Ward Like It's a Pose 5:48
  • 5 Beating Up the B's 2:52
  • 6 Rip Your Brain Out 2:00
  • 7 Moon Explosion 3:05
  • 8 Don't Mess Up With Me 3:12
  • 9 The Trace of Soul, Part 1 1:12
  • 10 The Trace of Soul, Part 2 5:15
  • 11 Slow Hindooism 6:30
  • 12 Hard Like It's a Pose [reprise] 5:54

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