Is Insomnia a good place to start with Faithless?

Yes, Insomnia is recommended as a starting point for new Faithless listeners. A pulsating blend of house and techno, charged with hypnotic rhythms and ethereal vocal layers that evoke sleepless nights. Released in 2005, Insomnia marked a return for Faithless after their successful 2004 album, No Roads Left. This project showcased their continued evolution in electronic music while solidifying their presence in the UK dance scene amidst the rise of digital formats.

Insomnia works well if you're into hypnotic late-night vibes, dynamic rhythmic exploration and immersive, extended listening sessions.

How many songs are on Insomnia?

Insomnia has 6 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Insomnia

Faithless · 2005

40 min · 6 tracks · house music

A pulsating blend of house and techno, charged with hypnotic rhythms and ethereal vocal layers that evoke sleepless nights.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Insomnia (Monster mix radio edit) Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Insomnia (Monster mix) — The Monster mix epitomizes the album's fusion of dark, driving beats with haunting vocals, encapsulating the essence of sleeplessness and restlessness.
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Insomnia (Armand’s Mission to Mars mix) — This version adds an expansive soundscape that highlights the atmospheric elements of the original while enhancing its dancefloor appeal.
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Insomnia (De Donatis mix) — The De Donatis mix presents a unique interpretation with intricate layering, illustrating how diverse remixes can transform a foundational track into varied auditory experiences.

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 mixes showcase solid production but lack significant variation in composition, making it a staple yet not.

What we noticed

The first track is a radio edit that introduces the main theme, while subsequent mixes explore variations in rhythm and texture.
Each mix maintains a consistent tempo around 125 BPM, emphasizing the pulsating house beat throughout.
The use of ethereal vocal samples is layered over driving basslines, creating a hypnotic atmosphere that persists across all versions.

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

Influence 6/10

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

hypnotic late-night vibes
dynamic rhythmic exploration
immersive, extended listening sessions
evocative soundscapes for reflection

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Marked a return and solidified Faithless' reputation in electronic music.
Themes: sleepless nights· hypnotic rhythms· dancefloor restlessness
Career context: Released in 2005, Insomnia marked a return for Faithless after their successful 2004 album, No Roads Left. This project showcased their continued evolution in electronic music while solidifying their presence in the UK dance scene amidst the rise of digital formats.
Stylistic neighbors: Massive Attack· Portishead· Underworld