In Silico
Pendulum · 2008
68 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A frenetic blend of drum and bass with rock sensibilities, pushing electronic boundaries while maintaining a dancefloor energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Showdown Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Propane Nightmares — This track exemplifies Pendulum's unique fusion of aggressive beats and melodic elements, making it a standout anthem that bridged genres.
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Granite — With its powerful riffs and anthemic chorus, Granite showcases the band's ability to blend rock dynamics with electronic production seamlessly.
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Midnight Runner — This track features intricate drum patterns and an electrifying build-up, highlighting Pendulum's knack for creating high-energy dance tracks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
In Silico combines energetic electronic beats with rock elements, showcasing strong production and memorable hooks.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a high-energy tempo, with rapid drum patterns and heavy bass lines that drive the dancefloor feel.
- The last three tracks slow down slightly, allowing for a more reflective mood before concluding with remixes of the lead single.
- 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
- explosive energy for dancing
- steady pacing for focus
- high-energy workout motivation
- late-night party atmosphere
Maybe skip if you
- seeking slow, reflective moments
- prefer standalone single tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Pendulum's crossover appeal, reaching number one on UK Albums Chart.
- Themes
- club culture chaos· electronic rock fusion
- Career context
- In Silico marked Pendulum's second studio album, following their successful debut Hold Your Colour in 2005. By this time, the band had solidified their presence in the electronic music scene, having gained international acclaim and expanded their sound towards a more mainstream rock influence.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Noisia· Sub Focus· The Prodigy
Tracklist
- 1 Showdown Start here 5:27
- 2 Different 5:51
- 3 Propane Nightmares 5:13
- 4 Visions 5:36
- 5 Midnight Runner 6:55
- 6 The Other Side 5:15
- 7 Mutiny 5:09
- 8 9,000 Miles 6:26
- 9 Granite 4:41
- 10 The Tempest 7:27
- 11 Propane Nightmares (VIP mix) 5:14
- 12 Propane Nightmares (Celldweller remix) 5:32
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Invaders Must Die
The Prodigy
Shares explosive energy and a fusion of electronic beats with rock influences.
Common Dreads
Enter Shikari
Combines post-hardcore intensity with electronic elements, echoing club chaos themes.
Split the Atom
Noisia
Features intricate drum and bass production with a heavy, aggressive sound palette.
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