Furious Angels
Rob Dougan · 2003
71 min · 15 tracks · electro
A cinematic blend of orchestral arrangements and electronic beats, melding melancholic melodies with driving rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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Furious Angels — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic core, merging haunting vocals with lush instrumentation, setting a tone that resonates throughout the record.
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Clubbed to Death (Kurayamino variation) — This track is pivotal not only for its critical acclaim but also for its cinematic quality, showcasing Dougan's ability to fuse orchestral strings with intense electronic beats.
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Will You Follow Me? — This song features emotionally charged lyrics and a captivating melody that highlights Dougan's skill in storytelling through music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Furious Angels combines orchestral and electronic elements effectively, creating a distinctive sound within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a cinematic orchestral prelude that sets a dramatic tone before transitioning into electronic beats.
- The sequencing includes both vocal and instrumental tracks, with the lead track 'Clubbed to Death' positioned as a pivotal moment in the flow.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- immersive soundscapes for focus
- cinematic tension and release
- reflective moments of solitude
- haunting melodies for introspection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Furious Angels marked Rob Dougan's debut studio album, following his successful single Clubbed to Death which gained notable recognition in the film The Matrix. Released in January 2003, this album positioned Dougan as a unique voice in the electronic music scene, blending classical influences with modern production techniques. At this point, he was transitioning from a composer for film and television to an artist in his own right.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Moby· Massive Attack· Portishead
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prelude 0:42
- 2 Furious Angels 5:56
- 3 Will You Follow Me? 3:50
- 4 Left Me for Dead 4:39
- 5 I'm Not Driving Anymore 4:34
- 6 Clubbed to Death (Kurayamino variation) 7:29
- 7 There's Only Me 5:37
- 8 Instrumental 4:28
- 9 Nothing at All 6:32
- 10 Born Yesterday 5:19
- 11 Speed Me Towards Death 4:32
- 12 Drinking Song 3:57
- 13 Pause 0:33
- 14 One and the Same (Coda) 5:44
- 15 Clubbed to Death 2 7:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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