Point Blank
Dub Pistols · 1998
71 min · 13 tracks · big beat
A frenetic blend of electronic beats, reggae rhythms, and punk energy that ignites dance floors with its relentless groove.
Top tracks — play these first
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Unique Freak — This opening track exemplifies the album's high-energy vibe with infectious hooks and a driving beat, effectively setting the tone for what follows.
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Ghetto — With its gritty lyrics and dynamic instrumentation, this track captures the essence of urban life and showcases the band's ability to blend serious themes with danceable rhythms.
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There's Gonna Be a Riot — This track stands out for its anthemic chorus and rebellious spirit, encapsulating the album's punk influences while encouraging collective energy on the dance floor.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic genre-blending but lacks strong cohesion in its later tracks.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, maintaining this pace through the first half before introducing slower, more rhythmic tracks.
- The use of samples from reggae and punk music is prominent, with vocal hooks layered over driving beats throughout the record.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- dance floor igniting grooves
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- energetic anthems for parties
- dynamic journey through sound
Maybe skip if you
- slow, introspective listening sessions
- preference for standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1998, Point Blank was Dub Pistols' second studio album, arriving after their debut, Introducing, which established them as key players in the big beat scene. This album marked a consolidation of their sound, showcasing their unique fusion of genres while pushing further into a more polished production aesthetic.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Chemical Brothers· Fatboy Slim· Propellerheads
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Unique Freak 4:44
- 2 Best Got Better 3:29
- 3 Cyclone 3:34
- 4 Ghetto 5:44
- 5 Towerblock Trash 5:04
- 6 Westway 7:15
- 7 Keep Movin' 3:45
- 8 Point Blank 5:36
- 9 Blaze the Room (Horn mix) 5:59
- 10 Anarchy 6:39
- 11 There's Gonna Be a Riot 6:34
- 12 Kill the DJ 6:31
- 13 Cyclone (Stretch 'n' Vern's Punks Jump Up mix) 6:41
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