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Released 20 years ago

Make a Star

Dope Stars Inc. · 2006

37 min · 9 tracks · industrial metal

A fusion of industrial rock and electronic elements creates an aggressive yet melodic soundscape filled with infectious hooks.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Make a Star — The titular track encapsulates the album's blend of catchy melodies and heavy industrial beats, showcasing the band's signature sound.
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    Digital Freedom — This track highlights the band's ability to merge hard-hitting instrumentals with lyrical themes surrounding technology and personal liberation.
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    Nuclear Decay — With its darkly atmospheric production and provocative lyrics, this song exemplifies the apocalyptic themes prevalent throughout the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • infectious hooks for energetic moments
  • pulsating rhythms for late-night drives
  • dynamic soundscapes for focused listening
  • aggressive melodies that energize workouts

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer slow, mellow tracks
  • seek soft acoustic arrangements

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 2006, Make a Star is Dope Stars Inc.'s second album, following their debut, 2005's 10,000 Watts. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the industrial metal scene and expanding their sonic palette to include more electronic influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Nine Inch Nails· Ministry· KMFDM

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Make a Star 4:01
  • 2 Digital Freedom 3:30
  • 3 Fast & Beautiful 3:10
  • 4 Nuclear Decay 3:27
  • 5 Chase the Light 3:53
  • 6 Make a Star (After Party mix by the Birthday Massacre) 4:33
  • 7 Make a Star 4:37
  • 8 Make a Star (extended version) 4:51
  • 9 Theta Titanium (Samsas Traum remix) 5:21

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