What makes Street Horrrsing by Fuck Buttons notable?

The album received critical acclaim and helped define the early post-rock and electronic music fusion in the late 2000s. It has been influential to subsequent artists within the experimental genre and is noted for its impactful live performances, contributing to the visibility of the noise music movement. When 'Street Horrrsing' was released in March 2008, Fuck Buttons were emerging from the underground electronic scene. This debut album followed their early EPs and marked a significant leap in their sound, showcasing a more polished production while maintaining their experimental edge.

Who is Street Horrrsing for?

Street Horrrsing works well if you're into long immersive listening sessions, gradual builds and payoffs and layered dense sonic textures.

How many songs are on Street Horrrsing?

Street Horrrsing has 6 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.

Street Horrrsing

Fuck Buttons · 2008

49 min · 6 tracks · electronic music

A sonic exploration of chaotic textures, hypnotic beats, and expansive soundscapes that blend noise with ethereal melodies.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Sweet Love for Planet Earth — This opening track sets the tone with its lengthy build-up of layered sounds, creating an immersive experience that showcases the duo's knack for atmospheric tension.
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Race You to My Bedroom / Spirit Rise — This track combines aggressive rhythms with serene interludes, reflecting the album's dual nature of chaos and calm, making it a standout piece.
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Okay, Let’s Talk About Magic — With its expansive length and evolving structure, this track encapsulates the band's ability to weave intricate soundscapes that feel both introspective and grandiose.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

66 /100

Alpine

Higher than 89% of albums we've rated

The album's layered soundscapes and hypnotic rhythms create a distinctive listening experience within the electronic genre.

What we noticed

The album features long tracks that often build gradually, layering sounds over time to create a dense sonic landscape.
The use of repetition is prevalent, allowing motifs to evolve while maintaining a hypnotic quality.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

long immersive listening sessions
gradual builds and payoffs
layered dense sonic textures
steady consistent energy levels

Where this album fits

Career context: When 'Street Horrrsing' was released in March 2008, Fuck Buttons were emerging from the underground electronic scene. This debut album followed their early EPs and marked a significant leap in their sound, showcasing a more polished production while maintaining their experimental edge.
Stylistic neighbors: Amon Tobin· Oneohtrix Point Never· Tim Hecker

Tracklist

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

1 Sweet Love for Planet Earth 9:40
2 Ribs Out 3:57
3 Okay, Let’s Talk About Magic 10:08
4 Race You to My Bedroom / Spirit Rise 9:18
5 Bright Tomorrow 7:41
6 Colours Move 8:54

What to play next

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Sweet Love for Planet Earth

2007

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