Shards of Pol-Pottery
Alec Empire · 2001
65 min · 12 tracks · techno · ambient · digital hardcore
An experimental blend of techno and digital hardcore, layered with intense soundscapes and contrasting vocal styles.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of soundscapes
- wave-like pacing with intensity
- contrasting vocal styles throughout
- immersive headphone listening experience
- engaging for experimental music fans
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking straightforward song structures
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Shards of Pol-Pottery' was released in 2001, Alec Empire had already established himself as a prominent figure in the digital hardcore scene with earlier works like 'Generation Star Wars' from 1996. This album marked his continued exploration of merging aggressive electronic music with avant-garde influences, showcasing his evolution as an artist after the influential group Atari Teenage Riot's peak in the late '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Merzbow· The Prodigy· Squarepusher
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shards of Pol Pottery (Hard mix) 5:11
- 2 Shards of Pol Pottery (A Cappella) 4:53
- 3 Shards of Pol Pottery (Hard Beats) 4:40
- 4 Shards of Pol Pottery (Hard Beats & Voice) 5:17
- 5 Shards of Pol Pottery (Hard instrumental) 3:50
- 6 Shards of Pol Pottery (String mix) 7:01
- 7 Shards of Pol Pottery (String mix instrumental) 7:15
- 8 Shards of Pol Pottery (String Beats) 4:32
- 9 Shards of Pol Pottery (String Beats & Vocals) 5:46
- 10 Shards of Pol Pottery (No Wave mix) 4:44
- 11 Shards of Pol Pottery (Generation Star Wars mix) 4:51
- 12 Shards of Pol Pottery (Black Moon mix) 7:20
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