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On the Racks

Lords of Acid · 2001

62 min · 15 tracks · industrial music

A provocative blend of acid house and industrial beats, pulsating with lustful energy and cheeky irreverence.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Rough Sex — Rough Sex encapsulates the band's signature blend of provocative lyrics and driving dance beats, making it a defining anthem for their sound.
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    Sex Bomb — With its catchy hook and playful lyrics, Sex Bomb serves as a cheeky party anthem that highlights the album's overall theme of sexual liberation.
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    Take Control — Take Control sets the tone for the album with its commanding beat and assertive lyrics, inviting listeners into a world of hedonism and empowerment.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady party vibe throughout
  • upbeat tracks for dancing
  • provocative themes for fun
  • engaging rhythms for gatherings
  • for late-night energy

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer quiet, introspective moments
  • dislike provocative lyrical content

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2001, On the Racks marked Lords of Acid's third studio album, following their 1997 effort, Voodoo-U. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation for mixing sexual themes with electronic music, while continuing to push the boundaries of the acid house genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Ministry· Front 242· KMFDM

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Take Control 4:43
  • 2 Hey Ho! 4:44
  • 3 Rough Sex 4:52
  • 4 Drink My Honey 3:59
  • 5 Young Boys 3:54
  • 6 Lover Boy/Lover Girl 3:16
  • 7 Lover 3:56
  • 8 Feed My Hungry Soul 4:21
  • 9 Pump My Body to the Top 5:09
  • 10 Sex Bomb 3:35
  • 11 Voodoo-U 3:56
  • 12 I Like It 2:58
  • 13 I Sit on Acid 5:52
  • 14 The Stripper 3:38
  • 15 The Real Thing 3:31

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