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Insomnia: The Best of Faithless

Faithless · 2009

146 min · 30 tracks · house · techno · trip hop

A captivating blend of electronic beats and poetic lyricism that defines the essence of 90s rave culture.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • late-night exploration and reflection
  • wave-like pacing for deep immersion
  • captivating beats for introspective moments
  • poetic lyricism inviting thoughtfulness

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Insomnia: The Best of Faithless' was released in 2009, Faithless had already established themselves as a leading force in electronic music since their debut album in 1996. This compilation arrives after their commercial peak, showcasing hits from across their career and highlighting their ability to merge genres like house and trip hop effectively.
Stylistic neighbors
Massive Attack· Portishead· Underworld

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 We Come 1 8:15
  • 2 Baseball Cap 2:54
  • 3 Don’t Leave 3:59
  • 4 God Is a DJ 8:01
  • 5 Swingers 3:47
  • 6 One Step Too Far 5:21
  • 7 In the End 4:10
  • 8 I Want More, Part 1 2:49
  • 9 I Want More, Part 2 3:11
  • 10 Miss U Less, See U More 3:41
  • 11 Angeline (Innocents remix) 1:47
  • 12 Salva Mea (Way Out West remix) 7:46
  • 13 Giving Myself Away 4:37
  • 14 Two 4:34
  • 15 The Garden 4:28

Disc 2

  • 1 Insomnia 8:43
  • 2 She’s My Baby 5:49
  • 3 Bluegrass 2:45
  • 4 Bring My Family Back 6:22
  • 5 Reverence 7:41
  • 6 Drifting Away 4:08
  • 7 Evergreen 4:35
  • 8 Donny X 4:07
  • 9 Killers Lullaby (Nightmares on Wax mix) 5:25
  • 10 Take the Long Way Home 7:13
  • 11 Not Enuff Love 5:54
  • 12 Postcards (Rewritten mix) 3:30
  • 13 Six 2:23
  • 14 Hem of His Garment 4:07
  • 15 Daimoko 4:11

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