Spirit in the System
The Qemists · 2010
43 min · 10 tracks · electronica
A pulsating blend of electronic rock and drum and bass that energizes with its dynamic rhythms and soaring melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Take It Back — This opening track sets a high-energy tone for the album with its infectious beat and powerful vocals, encapsulating the band's signature fusion of rock and electronic elements.
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Hurt Less — The track combines emotional lyrics with anthemic instrumentation, showcasing the band's ability to blend introspective themes with driving rhythms.
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Renegade — Featuring a heavy bassline and aggressive vocals, this song stands out as an embodiment of the rebellious spirit that defines much of the album.
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Your Revolution — With its anthemic chorus and uplifting message, this track resonates as a call for change and empowerment, highlighting the band's lyrical depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe Qemists blend electronic rock and drum and bass effectively, showcasing strong production and energetic compositions.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of heavy bass lines and rapid drum patterns that drive the energy throughout each track.
- Several tracks incorporate layered synth melodies that build in intensity, often culminating in climactic drops.
- The first half of the album maintains a high tempo, while the latter half introduces more atmospheric elements, creating a contrast in mood.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- immersive listening sessions
- high-energy anthem vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2010, Spirit in the System marked The Qemists' sophomore album, following their debut, Join the Dots, which established their unique sound. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the electronic music scene while collaborating with various artists and expanding their musical style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pendulum· Noisia· The Prodigy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Take It Back 4:20
- 2 Hurt Less 5:13
- 3 Dirty Words 3:38
- 4 Renegade 3:42
- 5 Fading Halo 4:54
- 6 The Only Love Song 4:55
- 7 Life's Too Short 3:33
- 8 Apocalypse 4:29
- 9 Bones 4:13
- 10 Your Revolution 5:00
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