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Kingdom of Fear

Shitdisco · 2007

43 min · 12 tracks · new rave

A frenetic blend of punk energy and dance floor euphoria, charged with irreverent lyrics and pulsating beats.

Top tracks — play these first

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    I Know Kung Fu — This opening track sets the tone with its punchy rhythms and humorous lyrics, exemplifying Shitdisco's unique style that blends wit with high-energy beats.
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    Reactor Party — With its infectious hooks and driving bassline, this track captures the chaotic spirit of nightlife, making it a standout party anthem on the album.
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    3D Sex Show — This provocative track showcases the band's playful approach to taboo subjects, merging catchy melodies with bold lyrical themes that challenge conventions.
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    Teenage House Fire — Combining raw energy with vivid storytelling, this track features a narrative about reckless youth, which resonates deeply within the album's overarching themes.

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 album combines energetic punk and dance elements with irreverent lyrics, making it distinctive within its genre.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo with driving beats and aggressive vocals, setting an intense tone for the album.
  • The lyrics often employ irreverent humor and social commentary, which are delivered with a punk-like urgency throughout the record.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Know Kung Fu 2:52
  • 2 Reactor Party 3:06
  • 3 Disco Blood 4:30
  • 4 72 Virgins 3:28
  • 5 Dream of Infinity 3:43
  • 6 3D Sex Show 3:35
  • 7 Teenage House Fire 3:03
  • 8 Lover of Others 3:38
  • 9 Another 4:20
  • 10 The Emanator 3:04
  • 11 OK 4:02
  • 12 Fear of the Future 3:55

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