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Set It Off

Peaches · 2001

27 min · 6 tracks · electroclash

An exuberant blend of provocative lyrics and infectious electro beats, pushing boundaries of sexuality and performance art.

Why this album works

'Set It Off' is significant for its bold embrace of sexual liberation and feminist themes framed within catchy electro-pop sounds. The track 'Fuck the Pain Away' became a cultural touchstone, widely recognized and sampled across various media, contributing to Peaches' role in shaping the electroclash movement and influencing artists in the genre.
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Context
By the time 'Set It Off' was released in 2001, Peaches had established herself as a prominent figure in the electroclash scene, following her debut album 'The Teaches of Peaches' in 2000. This release solidified her reputation for blending punk sensibilities with electronic music, further expanding her unique sound and artistic persona.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Set It Off (radio mix by Tobi Neumann) Standout 4:02
  • 2 Set It Off (DJ Assault Accelerated Funk mix) 3:03
  • 3 Fuck the Pain Away (kid606 Going Back to Bali mix) Standout 5:03
  • 4 Set It Off (GMF mix by Tobi Neumann) Standout 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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