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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.

Why this album works

Best for
dynamic journey with emotional peaks late-night exploration and reflection wave-like pacing for deep immersion
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.
If you like
house, techno, trip hop

Insomnia: The Best of Faithless is an album by Faithless, released in 2009. A captivating blend of electronic beats and poetic lyricism that defines the essence of 90s rave culture. This album is significant for encapsulating the band's influential sound that shaped the electronic music landscape in the late 90s and early 2000s. Tracks such as 'God Is a DJ' and 'Insomnia' not only charted well but also became anthems within the rave scene, solidifying Faithless's legacy in electronic music history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Insomnia: The Best of Faithless sound like?

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

What makes Insomnia: The Best of Faithless by Faithless notable?

This album is significant for encapsulating the band's influential sound that shaped the electronic music landscape in the late 90s and early 2000s. Tracks such as 'God Is a DJ' and 'Insomnia' not only charted well but also became anthems within the rave scene, solidifying Faithless's legacy in electronic music history. 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.

Who is Insomnia: The Best of Faithless for?

Insomnia: The Best of Faithless works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, late-night exploration and reflection and wave-like pacing for deep immersion.

How many songs are on Insomnia: The Best of Faithless?

Insomnia: The Best of Faithless has 30 tracks, running approximately 146 minutes.

Tracklist

30 tracks·146:30

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 Standout 8:01
  • 5 Swingers 3:47
  • 6 One Step Too Far Standout 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 Standout 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

Release Date

January 1, 2009

Genre

techno, trip hop

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

146 min 30 sec