What makes Haunted House by Knife Party notable?

Haunted House received significant attention for its bold experimental sounds and innovative production techniques, contributing to Knife Party's reputation within the electro house and dubstep genres. The EP's lead track, LRAD, became a festival anthem, highlighting the group's impact on live electronic performances. Upon the release of Haunted House in January 2013, Knife Party was gaining momentum following their breakout EP, Rage Valley. This release marked their artistic evolution, consolidating their sound and further establishing their presence in the electronic dance music scene.

How many songs are on Haunted House?

Haunted House has 4 tracks, running approximately 19 minutes.

Haunted House

Knife Party · 2013

19 min · 4 tracks · electro house

A frenetic blend of aggressive beats and electrifying synths that redefine the boundaries of dance music.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Power Glove — This track showcases Knife Party's signature aggressive energy with heavy bass drops and intricate synth work, setting the tone for the entire EP.
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LRAD — Developing into a festival favorite, LRAD combines a driving beat with euphoric build-ups that exemplify Knife Party's ability to create massive crowd moments.
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EDM Death Machine — Blending humor with hard-hitting production, this track critiques mainstream EDM culture while delivering an infectious rhythm that captures listeners' attention.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The EP combines aggressive beats and innovative production, making it distinct within its genre.

What we noticed

The first track features a rapid tempo and aggressive synth stabs that set a high-energy tone for the EP.
The final track, 'Internet Friends (VIP)', incorporates vocal samples but remains predominantly instrumental, maintaining the EP's energetic pace.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

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 Power Glove 4:21
2 LRAD 5:15
3 EDM Death Machine 4:23
4 Internet Friends (VIP) 5:01

What to play next

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