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Progressive History X

Fluke · 2001

74 min · 11 tracks · techno

A pulsating blend of intricate techno beats and layered synths that invites listeners to dance through a sonic history.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Atom Bomb (Atomix 1) — This track features a compelling blend of driving basslines and intricate rhythms, encapsulating the album's essence of innovating within the techno genre.
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    Thumper (Original Mix) — With its infectious groove and dynamic build-ups, this track exemplifies Fluke's knack for creating dancefloor anthems that captivate audiences.
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    Electric Guitar (Humbucker) — Incorporating unconventional sounds with a catchy melody, this track showcases Fluke's experimental approach, pushing boundaries within electronic music.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental
63 /100
Treeline
Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album showcases intricate production and a cohesive sound, making it a notable entry in early 2000s techno.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent tempo throughout, with tracks averaging around 125 BPM, creating a steady danceable rhythm.
  • Each track employs layered synths and intricate percussion patterns that build gradually, often introducing new elements midway through.
  • Several tracks, like 'Atom Bomb', utilize repetitive motifs that evolve over time rather than relying on traditional song structures.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Thumper (Original Mix) 5:56
  • 2 Philly (Jamorphous) 7:12
  • 3 Slid (Glid) 6:57
  • 4 Electric Guitar (Humbucker) 7:32
  • 5 Groovy Feeling (Make Mine a 99) 7:51
  • 6 Bubble (Speechbubble) 6:41
  • 7 Bullet (Bullion) 7:46
  • 8 Tosh (Gosh) 6:31
  • 9 Atom Bomb (Atomix 1) 5:41
  • 10 Absurd (Whitewash) 5:59
  • 11 Squirt (Risotto Vox) 6:20

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