Point Blank
Dub Pistols · 1998
71 min · 13 tracks · big beat
A frenetic blend of punk energy and electronic beats that ignites dance floors with its infectious grooves.
Why this album works
'Point Blank' garnered attention for its eclectic mix of genres and was a notable entry in the burgeoning big beat movement. It achieved critical acclaim, especially from UK publications, and helped define the sound of late '90s British dance music while influencing a new generation of artists blending rock and electronic styles.
- Best for
- dance floor igniting grooves wave-like pacing with peaks energetic anthems for parties
- Context
- Released in 1998, 'Point Blank' was Dub Pistols' debut album, following their formation in the mid-1990s. At this point, they were establishing themselves within the big beat scene alongside contemporaries like The Chemical Brothers and Fatboy Slim, solidifying their unique sound that fused punk influences with electronic music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Prodigy· The Crystal Method· Towa Tei
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Unique Freak Standout 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' Standout 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 Standout 6:34
- 12 Kill the DJ 6:31
- 13 Cyclone (Stretch 'n' Vern's Punks Jump Up mix) 6:41
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