Kill Sound Before Sound Kills You
Kid606 · 2003
51 min · 12 tracks · electronic music
A frenetic blend of glitchy beats, chaotic samples, and irreverent humor that challenges conventional electronic music boundaries.
Top tracks — play these first
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Who Wah Kill Sound? — This track exemplifies the album's playful chaos, blending rapid-fire beats with an eclectic array of samples that showcase Kid606's knack for genre defiance.
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Ecstasy Motherfucker — The track stands out for its relentless energy and layered textures, creating an overwhelming sonic experience that captures the frenetic spirit of the album.
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Total Recovery Is Possible — Here, Kid606 juxtaposes humorous spoken word elements with aggressive beats, reflecting the album's exploration of contrasting themes and styles.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's frenetic energy and innovative sound design mark it as a significant entry in early 2000s electronic music.
What we noticed
- The album features rapid tempo shifts, with tracks often transitioning abruptly from one sonic idea to another.
- Many tracks utilize heavily processed samples that create a disorienting effect, challenging the listener's expectations.
- The first half of the album is characterized by dense layering of glitchy beats, while the second half introduces more ambient textures.
- 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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5/10
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
- frenetic energy for late nights
- fragmented samples for active listening
- short tracks for quick bursts
- chaotic rhythms for dance floors
Maybe skip if you
- prefer smooth, consistent sounds
- seek traditional song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2003, Kill Sound Before Sound Kills You marked Kid606's artistic evolution following his acclaimed album The Action Packed Mentallist Presents. At this point in his career, Kid606 was solidifying his identity within the electronic scene, exploring more avant-garde sounds while still maintaining a playful edge.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aphex Twin· Squarepusher· Venetian Snares
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Parenthood
The writing shifts from abstract commentary to a direct address about the responsibilities and absurdities of becoming a parent.
This moment introduces a personal narrative amidst the chaotic soundscape, grounding the surrealism in real-life implications.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Illness (album mix) 5:18
- 2 Who Wah Kill Sound? 6:29
- 3 Andy Warhol Is Dead but We Still Have Hope 1:16
- 4 Ecstasy Motherfucker 8:37
- 5 Total Recovery Is Possible 5:59
- 6 Buckle Up 5:13
- 7 If I Had a Happy Place This Would Be It 3:18
- 8 Site Specific Sound Installation 0:41
- 9 Powerbookfiend 4:06
- 10 I Think I’m Alone Now 1:02
- 11 Woofer Wrecker 5:06
- 12 Parenthood 4:48
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