My Machine
Princess Superstar · 2005
77 min · 25 tracks · electronic music
A frenetic blend of electro beats, playful lyrics, and eclectic samples that captures the chaos of modern life.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Like It a Lot — This track exemplifies the album's playful spirit and catchy hooks, encapsulating the carefree attitude that defines much of Princess Superstar's work.
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Sex, Drugs & Drugs — With its tongue-in-cheek lyrics and infectious energy, this track highlights her knack for satirical commentary on nightlife culture.
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The Death of the Superstar — This song serves as a meta-commentary on fame and celebrity culture, showcasing Princess Superstar's ability to merge sharp lyricism with compelling beats.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends various styles effectively but lacks depth for long-term engagement.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro before diving into high-energy tracks that maintain a fast tempo throughout the first half.
- Several tracks feature rapid shifts in musical style, incorporating eclectic samples and playful vocal snippets that contribute to a chaotic atmosphere.
- The last few tracks slow down the pace significantly, creating a contrast with the earlier frenetic energy.
- 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
- playful irreverence throughout tracks
- dynamic range with peaks
- short bursts of energy
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- headphone detail hunting
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek slow, introspective music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- My Machine is Princess Superstar's third studio album, released after her breakthrough with 2002's Last of the International Playboys. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the electroclash scene, blending various genres and maintaining her unique voice within a rapidly changing musical landscape.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro via the TelePATH 2:20
- 2 I Like It a Lot 3:10
- 3 The Classroom 3:25
- 4 Famous 3:10
- 5 Dolly's Duplicants 1:32
- 6 On Top Bubble 3:56
- 7 The Mysterious Hanger 3:22
- 8 Bad Girls N.Y.C. 3:18
- 9 10,000 Hits 1:47
- 10 Quitting Smoking Song 3:48
- 11 Sex, Drugs & Drugs 1:59
- 12 Initially 3:42
- 13 I'm So Out of Control 3:34
- 14 Coochie Coo 4:14
- 15 World Council Entertainment Dicktatorship 2:22
- 16 Perfect 3:26
- 17 What Do You Want? 2:31
- 18 Push, Make It Work 3:45
- 19 What You Gonna Do? 1:49
- 20 My Machine 5:24
- 21 The Death of the Superstar 2:39
- 22 Artery 3:09
- 23 The Great Brain Revolution 3:53
- 24 The Happy 4:27
- 25 The End 0:45
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