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Satyricon

Meat Beat Manifesto · 1992

64 min · 16 tracks · techno

A frenetic blend of techno beats and samples that captures the chaotic energy of early 90s electronic music.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Your Mind Belongs to the State — This track stands out for its sharp critique of state control, combining hypnotic rhythms with unsettling vocal samples that enhance its message.
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    Brainwashed This Way / Zombie / That Shirt — The song seamlessly fuses multiple ideas and musical styles, showcasing the band's ability to create complex layers while maintaining danceable beats.
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    Euthanasia — With its haunting atmosphere and introspective lyrics, this track encapsulates the darker themes prevalent throughout Satyricon, making it a pivotal moment on the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • frenetic energy for active listening
  • provocative themes for critical thinking
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • immersive soundscapes for headphone use
  • dynamic shifts keeping attention engaged

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer straightforward, linear narratives
  • seek calming, mellow vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1992, Satyricon is Meat Beat Manifesto's third studio album, following their influential work on storming the electronic scene with 1990's Armed Audio Warfare. At this point, the band had established themselves as pioneers in combining various genres, including industrial and dub, into their unique techno sound.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Pot Sounds 2:06
  • 2 Mindstream 4:52
  • 3 Drop 4:07
  • 4 Original Control (version 1) 5:22
  • 5 Your Mind Belongs to the State 5:02
  • 6 Circles 4:15
  • 7 The Sphere 0:39
  • 8 Brainwashed This Way / Zombie / That Shirt 5:31
  • 9 Original Control (version 2) 5:22
  • 10 Euthanasia 4:33
  • 11 Edge of No Control, Part 1 5:59
  • 12 Edge of No Control, Part 2 3:15
  • 13 Untold Stories 1:52
  • 14 Son of Sam 4:49
  • 15 Track 15 1:27
  • 16 Placebo 5:04

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