Holy Fuck
Holy Fuck · 2005
50 min · 8 tracks · electronica
A frenzied blend of pulsating beats and eclectic samples that captures the chaotic energy of live electronic music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Tone Bank Jungle — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious rhythms and intricate layering of sounds, showcasing the band's unique approach to live electronics.
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Korg Rhythm Afro — This track exemplifies Holy Fuck's ability to fuse diverse musical influences, creating a vibrant and danceable sound that highlights their improvisational style.
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Casio Bossa Nova — With its playful melody and dynamic percussion, this track demonstrates the band's knack for blending humor with musical complexity, making it a standout piece on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases innovative electronic composition with strong rhythmic focus and cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The album features a series of tracks that blend live instrumentation with electronic samples, creating a dynamic soundscape.
- Each track is built around a central rhythmic motif, often layering multiple percussive elements to create complexity.
- The final two tracks are structured as a continuous piece, merging seamlessly into one another and maintaining an energetic 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
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
- steady rhythmic exploration throughout
- immersive texture layers
- for energetic dance sessions
- engaging background for creative work
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek lyrical storytelling experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Holy Fuck's self-titled debut album marked their arrival in the Canadian electronica scene after forming in 2004. At this point, they had developed a reputation for their high-energy live performances, blending improvisation with technology-driven soundscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Four Tet· The Chemical Brothers· Justice
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tone Bank Jungle 6:34
- 2 Korock 4:25
- 3 Korg Rhythm Afro 6:48
- 4 Casio Bossa Nova 6:26
- 5 Tonebank Computer 7:08
- 6 Bontempi Latin 4:53
- 7 K.Rhythm, Part 1 5:14
- 8 K.Rhythm, Part 2 9:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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