What makes Hacktivist by Hacktivist notable?

The EP garnered significant attention within the underground music community, charting on the UK Rock and Metal Chart. Its combination of rap and metal laid groundwork for the band's subsequent rise, influencing other artists exploring similar genre fusions. Hacktivist's self-titled EP marked their debut release in January 2012, emerging as a fresh voice in the UK's burgeoning nu-metal scene. At this point, the group was establishing their identity by blending genres and addressing socio-political themes, setting the stage for their future influence.

How many songs are on Hacktivist?

Hacktivist has 9 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.

Hacktivist

Hacktivist · 2012

33 min · 9 tracks · rap metal

A fusion of aggressive rap verses and heavy metal riffs that encapsulates a raw, politically charged sound.

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New Age — Opening with a blast of energy, this track introduces Hacktivist's core sound while highlighting its politically charged lyrics and infectious hooks.
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Unlike Us — This track stands out for its dynamic shifts between rhythmic rap segments and heavy instrumentals, showcasing the band's unique genre-blending prowess.
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Elevate — With an anthemic chorus and urgent verses, 'Elevate' encapsulates the essence of empowerment while maintaining a powerful blend of rap and metal elements.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The EP combines rap and metal effectively but loses cohesion with remixes that dilute its original energy.

What we noticed

The last three tracks include remixes and a live version, which disrupts the flow established by the original tracks.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 New Age 1:57
2 Unlike Us 3:16
3 Blades 4:29
4 Hacktivist 3:35
5 Cold Shoulders 5:38
6 Elevate 3:37
7 Elevate (Shikari Sound System remix) 3:37
8 Unlike Us (NDread remix) 3:05
9 Blades (live) 4:32

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