Miss Black America cover

Miss Black America

Alec Empire · 1999

48 min · 10 tracks · techno · ambient · digital hardcore

A cacophony of digital noise and punk energy, where chaos meets introspective soundscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • introspective chaos and noise
  • dynamic journey through sound
  • immersive listening for focus

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1999, Alec Empire was solidifying his reputation as a pioneer of digital hardcore, following the critical success of his earlier work with Atari Teenage Riot. 'Miss Black America' emerged after his debut solo album, 'Intelligence and Sacrifice,' showcasing a more experimental approach while maintaining his signature aggressive sound. This release marks a pivotal moment in his career as he expanded beyond the confines of genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Merzbow· The Prodigy· Squarepusher

Tracklist

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

  • 1 DFO2 3:14
  • 2 Black Sabbath 3:39
  • 3 The Nazi Comets 3:23
  • 4 It Should Be You Not Me! 5:51
  • 5 They Landed Inside My Head While We Were Driving in the Taxi Up to 53rd Street and Took Over! 3:59
  • 6 The Robot Put a Voodoospell on Me 7:32
  • 7 I Can Hear the Winds of Saturn 6:24
  • 8 We Take Your Pain Away 3:15
  • 9 [untitled] 5:58
  • 10 Blood and Snow 5:17

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