Set It Off
Peaches · 2001
27 min · 6 tracks · electroclash
Electroclash beats pulsate with provocative lyrics, blending punk attitude and catchy hooks into an irresistible dance floor anthem.
Top tracks — play these first
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Set It Off (radio mix by Tobi Neumann) — This radio mix combines infectious beats with Peaches' signature vocal delivery, making it a standout introduction to her style and the album's energy.
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Fuck the Pain Away (kid606 Going Back to Bali mix) — This remix elevates the original’s themes of sexual freedom and rebellion through its relentless electronic pulse and playful sampling.
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Set It Off (Lexy & K-Paul remix) — This version encapsulates the club-ready vibe of the album while retaining Peaches' edgy lyrical content, showcasing her appeal across diverse audiences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The track’s blunt, repeatable hook works across sharply different club remixes, but the release plays as a remix package rather than a shaped sequence.
What we noticed
- The first two tracks rework the same vocal hook, then track three switches to a remix of “Fuck the Pain Away” before the remaining three return to “Set It Off.”
- The six-track sequence is built around alternate club treatments rather than new songs; each version resets the beat and arrangement around the same central refrain.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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3/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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3/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- infectious dance energy throughout
- provocative lyrics ignite excitement
- party-ready tracks for celebration
- gradual build to euphoric release
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, contemplative music
- seek standalone single experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Set It Off' was released in 2001, Peaches was establishing herself as a prominent voice in the electroclash scene, following her debut album 'The Teaches of Peaches' in 2000. This sophomore project showcased her distinctive blend of electronic music and raunchy lyricism, solidifying her position as a boundary-pushing artist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chicks on Speed· Le Tigre· Miss Kittin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Set It Off (radio mix by Tobi Neumann) 4:02
- 2 Set It Off (DJ Assault Accelerated Funk mix) 3:03
- 3 Fuck the Pain Away (kid606 Going Back to Bali mix) 5:03
- 4 Set It Off (GMF mix by Tobi Neumann) 5:33
- 5 Set It Off (Lexy & K-Paul remix) 5:27
- 6 Set It Off (Northern Lite remix) 4:23
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