Raw as Fuck
Freestylers · 2004
69 min · 13 tracks · breakbeat
High-energy breakbeat rhythms merge with punk attitude and eclectic samples for an unrelenting sonic experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Boom Blast — This track exemplifies the album's aggressive energy and showcases the Freestylers' signature blend of breakbeat and bass-heavy sound design.
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Raw as Fuck — As the title track, it encapsulates the raw intensity and rebellious spirit that defines the album while featuring dynamic vocal samples that enhance its impact.
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Get a Life — This track combines catchy hooks with a driving beat, making it a standout party anthem that highlights the Freestylers' ability to create infectious dance tracks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic breakbeat rhythms with punk influences, creating a distinctive sound within its genre.
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 experimental elements.
- Several tracks feature rapid shifts in rhythm and genre, blending breakbeat with punk influences and eclectic samples.
- The title track features a prominent vocal hook that contrasts with the instrumental chaos, creating a standout moment in the album.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- high-energy party atmosphere
- unrelenting rhythmic intensity
- for dancefloor moments
- dynamic track variety throughout
Maybe skip if you
- prefer calm, soothing sounds
- seek slow, reflective music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, 'Raw as Fuck' marked the Freestylers' return following their breakthrough album 'We Rock Hard' in 1999. At this point, they were solidifying their presence in the breakbeat scene, showcasing a matured sound while experimenting with diverse influences and collaborations. The album aligned with their efforts to stay relevant in an evolving electronic music landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Chemical Brothers· Fatboy Slim· Plump DJs
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Music Is Music 1:10
- 2 Boom Blast 6:07
- 3 Raw as Fuck 5:50
- 4 Get a Life 5:12
- 5 The Slammer 6:59
- 6 Push Up 4:39
- 7 Punks 6:07
- 8 Dogs and Sledges 4:17
- 9 Warrior Charge 5:33
- 10 Losing You 6:02
- 11 No Replica 4:07
- 12 Right On 5:47
- 13 Too Far 7:17
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