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Retrospective

X Marks the Pedwalk · 1999

73 min · 14 tracks · electro-industrial

A dark, pulsating blend of electronic rhythms and haunting vocals that captures the essence of electro-industrial soundscapes.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Facer — This track opens the album with a driving beat and eerie synth patterns, encapsulating the signature sound of X Marks the Pedwalk while setting an atmospheric tone for what follows.
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    Never Look Back — With its infectious hooks and layered production, this track represents the band's ability to fuse catchy melodies with dark lyrical themes, showcasing their artistic range.
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    I Promise You a Murder — This track stands out with its aggressive beats and provocative lyrics, illustrating the band's exploration of violence and existential dread, a hallmark of their style.
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    Maximum Pace — Its relentless tempo and distorted vocals exemplify the high-energy aspect of the album, making it a key representation of their electrifying live performance style.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Facer 5:39
  • 2 Abbatoir (Razormaid mix) 5:54
  • 3 Drawback 6:48
  • 4 Never Look Back 5:46
  • 5 Monomaniac (mix) 4:58
  • 6 Maximum Pace 6:20
  • 7 Paranoid Illusions 4:09
  • 8 I Promise You a Murder 5:04
  • 9 Wipe No Tears 4:12
  • 10 Arbitrary Execution 5:44
  • 11 Ten Miles 4:30
  • 12 No Premonition 5:04
  • 13 Look on This Side 4:19
  • 14 Sweep Hand (Timeless) 4:35

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