Machine II Machine: Electric Club Mixes
Doro · 1995
46 min · 9 tracks · traditional heavy metal
A pulsating blend of heavy metal and electronic beats designed for the dance floor, pushing Doro's sound into new territories.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Want (single edit) Start here — This track captures Doro's signature vocal power while integrating a catchy electronic beat, making it a standout among remixes.
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Machine II Machine (Electric mix) — The Electric mix reinterprets the title track, enhancing its rhythm and demonstrating Doro's bold departure from traditional metal structures.
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Ceremony (Krupps mix) — Transforming a more somber original into an energetic remix, this track exemplifies how Doro's music can adapt to different styles while retaining emotional weight.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a blend of heavy metal and electronic influences but lacks strong cohesion as a remix project.
What we noticed
- Each track features a heavy metal foundation layered with electronic beats, creating a danceable rhythm.
- The remixes often emphasize different elements of the original songs, such as vocal effects or bass lines, altering their overall feel.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pulsating dance energy
- powerful vocals for movement
- late-night club atmosphere
- engaging remixes to explore
- uplifting soundscapes
Maybe skip if you
- seeking quiet introspective moments
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — This EP showcases a shift towards electronic influences, diverging from her heavy metal roots.
- Themes
- dance floor rebellion· club culture evolution· electronic metal fusion
- Career context
- By 1995, Doro was transitioning from her roots in traditional heavy metal to embrace electronic influences, following her successful album 'Doro' released in 1990. This remix album showcases her willingness to experiment with club culture, marking a unique phase in her artistic evolution as she sought to reach a broader audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Warlock· Lita Ford· Judas Priest
Tracklist
- 1 The Want (single edit) Start here 4:05
- 2 Machine II Machine (Electric mix) 5:27
- 3 Ceremony (Krupps mix) 5:06
- 4 Tie Me Up (Hard & Fast mix) 5:22
- 5 The Want (Give It Up mix) 6:49
- 6 Ceremony (Metal Hammer mix) 3:57
- 7 Machine II Machine (Big Phat mix) 5:41
- 8 The Want (5a.m. mix) 5:41
- 9 Emotional Suicide (Caue Man mix) 4:28
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The Prodigy
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