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Gettin' High on Your Own Supply

Apollo 440 · 1999

56 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock

An eclectic mix of electronic beats and rock energy, blending techno grooves with alternative rock flair.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Stop the Rock — This track exemplifies the album's blend of catchy hooks and driving beats, becoming a defining anthem that showcases Apollo 440's energetic style.
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    Cold Rock the Mic — Featuring a hip-hop influence mixed with rock sensibilities, this track highlights the band's versatility and ability to cross genre boundaries effectively.
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    Heart Go Boom — With its pulsating rhythm and infectious chorus, this track captures the essence of the album's party atmosphere while demonstrating clever production techniques.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases a blend of electronic and rock elements, with varied pacing and layered textures throughout.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a spoken-word track that sets a playful tone before transitioning into the high-energy lead single, which features a prominent electronic beat.
  • Several tracks incorporate samples and loops, creating a layered texture that blends rock instrumentation with electronic elements.
  • The pacing varies significantly, with tracks like 'Cold Rock the Mic' maintaining a fast tempo while others like 'Lost in Space (Theme)' slow down to create contrast.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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

  • playful energy for social gatherings
  • short bursts of frenetic fun
  • pulsating beats for active listening
  • rebellious spirit in every track
  • dynamic shifts keep engagement high

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • avoid complex, layered compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 1999, Gettin' High on Your Own Supply was Apollo 440's sophomore album, following their debut, Millennium Fever. This record marked a significant evolution for the band as they expanded their sound and incorporated more varied influences, showcasing their growing reputation in the electronic rock scene.
Stylistic neighbors
The Chemical Brothers· Fatboy Slim· Underworld

Tracklist

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

  • 1 “Are We a Rock Band or What..?” 1:20
  • 2 Stop the Rock 3:34
  • 3 Crazee Horse 3:46
  • 4 Cold Rock the Mic 4:18
  • 5 Lost in Space (Theme) 3:25
  • 6 For Forty Days 5:31
  • 7 Heart Go Boom 5:02
  • 8 The Machine in the Ghost 6:42
  • 9 Blackbeat 3:23
  • 10 Stadium Parking Lot 3:50
  • 11 Yo! Future 4:09
  • 12 High on Your Own Supply 5:21
  • 13 The Perfect Crime 6:02

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