Is This Hyperreal?
Atari Teenage Riot · 2011
43 min · 10 tracks · digital hardcore
Frenetic beats collide with distorted vocals, creating a chaotic soundscape of digital rebellion.
Why this album works
The album received attention for its critique of modern society and technology, resonating with fans of industrial and electronic music. It debuted at number 1 on the Official German Alternative Charts, reaffirming Atari Teenage Riot's influence within the underground music community and solidifying their legacy in digital hardcore.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy flow immersive listening experience dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- By the time 'Is This Hyperreal?' was released in 2011, Atari Teenage Riot had reformed after a hiatus and was aiming to reclaim their place in the digital hardcore scene. This album marked their first new material since 1999's '60 Second Wipe Out', showcasing their return to a genre largely defined by their early work while addressing contemporary themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alec Empire· Hanin Elias· Balzac
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Activate! Standout 3:36
- 2 Blood in My Eyes Standout 3:47
- 3 Black Flags 4:00
- 4 Is This Hyperreal? Standout 4:12
- 5 Codebreaker 5:15
- 6 Shadow Identity 4:12
- 7 Re-Arrange Your Synapses 3:14
- 8 Digital Decay 4:23
- 9 The Only Slight Glimmer of Hope 3:53
- 10 Collapse of History 6:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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