What makes Stepped Up and Scratched by Asking Alexandria notable?

This album illustrates the growing trend of genre-blending in heavy music, showcasing how electronic elements can revitalize metalcore tracks. It garnered attention for its innovative approach, helping to influence a wave of remix culture within the rock and metal scenes during the early 2010s. In 2011, Asking Alexandria released 'Stepped Up and Scratched' as their first remix album, following their breakthrough with 'Reckless & Relentless'. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity in the metalcore scene while exploring new sonic territories through collaborations with various electronic artists.

Who is Stepped Up and Scratched for?

Stepped Up and Scratched works well if you're into steady energy for workout sessions, dynamic remixes for dance parties and intense focus during gaming marathons.

How many songs are on Stepped Up and Scratched?

Stepped Up and Scratched has 16 tracks, running approximately 72 minutes.

Stepped Up and Scratched

Asking Alexandria · 2011

72 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · metalcore

Dynamic remixes blend metalcore intensity with electronic flair, creating a fresh take on Asking Alexandria's established sound.

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Why this album works

This album illustrates the growing trend of genre-blending in heavy music, showcasing how electronic elements can revitalize metalcore tracks. It garnered attention for its innovative approach, helping to influence a wave of remix culture within the rock and metal scenes during the early 2010s.

Best for: steady energy for workout sessions dynamic remixes for dance parties intense focus during gaming marathons
Context: In 2011, Asking Alexandria released 'Stepped Up and Scratched' as their first remix album, following their breakthrough with 'Reckless & Relentless'. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity in the metalcore scene while exploring new sonic territories through collaborations with various electronic artists.
Stylistic neighbors: Robbie Williams· Ed Sheeran· Radiohead· Muse· Placebo· Manic Street Preachers· Gorillaz· Ellie Goulding

Tracklist

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

1 A Single Moment of Sincerity (KC Blitz remix) Standout 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) Standout 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) Standout 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

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