Much Against Everyone's Advice
Soulwax · 1999
45 min · 13 tracks · indie rock
A frenetic blend of indie rock and electronic elements that captures the chaos of youth and rebellion.
Top tracks — play these first
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When Logics Die — This track features complex rhythms and layered instrumentation that showcases the band's innovative approach to songwriting and production.
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Much Against Everyone's Advice — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of defiance and individuality, combining catchy hooks with introspective lyrics.
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Overweight Karate Kid — With its playful yet poignant lyrics, this track exemplifies the band's ability to merge humor with serious undertones, making it memorable.
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 rock and electronic styles with urgent themes, establishing a distinct sound for Soulwax.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature rapid tempo changes and abrupt transitions, creating a sense of urgency.
- Several tracks incorporate electronic elements, such as synthesized beats and samples, blending with traditional rock instrumentation.
- The album's lyrics often reflect themes of disillusionment and rebellion, matching the frenetic musical style.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, punchy listening sessions
- youthful, energetic vibes
- dynamic emotional journeys
- playful and whimsical tones
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This debut album helped establish Soulwax's reputation and garnered critical acclaim.
- Career context
- Much Against Everyone's Advice is Soulwax's debut album, released in January 1999. At this point, the band was still establishing their identity, transitioning from their earlier work as a more conventional rock band to a more eclectic sound that would define their future releases. This album positioned them at the forefront of the burgeoning Belgian music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- 2manyDJs· LCD Soundsystem· The Chemical Brothers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Conversation Intercom 3:06
- 2 Saturday 3:11
- 3 When Logics Die 3:29
- 4 Much Against Everyone's Advice 2:48
- 5 Overweight Karate Kid 2:04
- 6 Proverbial Pants 4:27
- 7 The Salty Knowledge of Tears 2:42
- 8 Flying Without Wings 3:47
- 9 More Than This 4:19
- 10 Too Many DJ's 4:31
- 11 Temptingly Yours 2:28
- 12 Scream 3:38
- 13 Funny 4:33
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