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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