Stepped Up and Scratched
Asking Alexandria · 2011
72 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock
Pulsating electronic beats intertwine with metalcore anthems, transforming familiar tracks into fresh dancefloor-ready remixes.
Top tracks — play these first
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A Single Moment of Sincerity (KC Blitz remix) Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Reckless & Relentless (Document One remix) — This remix captures the original's aggressive spirit while introducing dynamic electronic textures, showcasing how the band’s sound can evolve within different genres.
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The Final Episode (Let's Change the Channel) (Borgore remix) — Borgore's interpretation elevates the track with dubstep influences, marking a pivotal fusion of metalcore with mainstream electronic dance music trends of the time.
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A Lesson Never Learned (Celldweller remix) — This version retains the emotional weight of the original while layering it with intricate electronic production, highlighting the potential for depth in remixing heavier material.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady energy for workout sessions
- dynamic remixes for dance parties
- intense focus during gaming marathons
- fresh takes on familiar favorites
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, reflective music
- seek standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — This remix album showcases a significant departure into electronic influences.
- Themes
- dancefloor remixes· dubstep fusion· electronic metalcore
- Career context
- Released on November 21, 2011, Stepped Up and Scratched is a remix album that came shortly after Asking Alexandria's breakthrough with their second studio album Reckless & Relentless. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying its presence in the metalcore scene, leveraging the momentum from previous successes to explore new sonic landscapes through collaborations with various electronic artists.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bring Me the Horizon· Of Mice & Men· Parkway Drive
Tracklist
- 1 A Single Moment of Sincerity (KC Blitz remix) Start here 4:33
- 2 Another Bottle Down (Tomba remix) 4:09
- 3 Reckless & Relentless (Document One remix) 5:18
- 4 I Was Once, Possibly, Maybe, Perhaps a Cowboy King (Robotsonic remix) 5:31
- 5 To the Stage (Bare remix) 3:29
- 6 A Lesson Never Learned (Celldweller remix) 3:45
- 7 The Final Episode (Let's Change the Channel) (Borgore remix) 4:12
- 8 A Candlelit Dinner with Inamorta (Run DMT remix) 4:14
- 9 If You Can't Ride Two Horses at Once... You Should Get Out of the Circus (Noah D remix) 3:53
- 10 I Used to Have a Best Friend (But Then He Gave Me an STD) (Big Chocolate remix) 4:45
- 11 Dear Insanity (Revaleso remix) 4:38
- 12 Not the American Average (J. Rabbit remix) 4:55
- 13 Morte et Dabo (Sol Invicto remix) 5:26
- 14 Closure (Mecha remix) 4:11
- 15 A Prophecy (Big Chocolate remix) 4:27
- 16 A Lesson Never Learned (Sol Invicto remix) 4:41
What to play next
Reckless & Relentless
2011
Continues the energetic metalcore sound with a more aggressive edge.
Life Gone Wild
2010
Serves as a bridge with its blend of heavy and experimental elements.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Common Dreads
Enter Shikari
Merges post-hardcore with electronic beats, sharing an energetic and danceable vibe.
Life Cycles
The Word Alive
Combines metalcore with electronic elements, creating a similar fusion of heavy riffs and synths.
Digital Renegade
I See Stars
Explores electronicore with catchy hooks and dubstep influences, echoing the remix culture of Asking Alexandria.
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