Pulse cover

Pulse

Front 242 · 2003

75 min · 20 tracks · electronic body music

A pulsating blend of electronic rhythms and industrial textures that challenge conventional song structures.

Why this album works

'Pulse' is significant for its role in revitalizing interest in electronic body music during the early 2000s, charting in several European countries and receiving positive reviews from niche electronic music publications. It also solidified Front 242's legacy as pioneers within the genre, influencing a new generation of electronic artists.
Best for
dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing and flow
Context
Released in 2003, 'Pulse' marked Front 242's return after a lengthy hiatus since their last studio album, 'Embryo' in 1997. This album showcased their evolution within the electronic body music scene, blending their signature sound with modern influences and experimental approaches.
Stylistic neighbors
Cabaret Voltaire· Laibach· Terminal Choice

Tracklist

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

  • 1 SEQ666: P 4:01
  • 2 SEQ666: U 1:12
  • 3 SEQ666: L 1:19
  • 4 SEQ666: S 0:49
  • 5 SEQ666: E 5:09
  • 6 Together Standout 5:26
  • 7 Triple X Girlfriend 3:44
  • 8 No More No More Standout 7:22
  • 9 Beyond the Scale of Comprehension Standout 7:21
  • 10 Song: Untitled 3:57
  • 11 Song: StarCandy 2:40
  • 12 ONE: With the Fire 3:25
  • 13 ONE: Reverse 2:22
  • 14 Matrix: OpenStatic 2:24
  • 15 Matrix: MegaHertz 3:50
  • 16 Never Lost: Faust 3:40
  • 17 Never Lost: Riley 7:01
  • 18 7RAIN: Filter 4:10
  • 19 PAN: DHE 1:56
  • 20 PAN: MIHK 3:06

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