Is Take a Picture a good place to start with Filter?

Yes, Take a Picture is recommended as a starting point for new Filter listeners. Rhythmic electronic pulses intertwine with gritty industrial rock, creating an atmosphere of danceable tension and introspective lyrics. Released in 1999, 'Take a Picture' came during Filter's transition from their debut album to a more commercially accessible sound. Following the success of their breakthrough record 'Short Bus,' this album showcased frontman Richard Patrick's experimentation with electronic elements while retaining their industrial roots.

Who is Take a Picture for?

Take a Picture works well if you're into steady pacing for introspection, layered textures for detail hunters and consistent progression through tracks.

How many songs are on Take a Picture?

Take a Picture has 6 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Take a Picture

Filter · 1999

40 min · 6 tracks · industrial rock

Rhythmic electronic pulses intertwine with gritty industrial rock, creating an atmosphere of danceable tension and introspective lyrics.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Take a Picture (H&H mix) Start here — This version captures the essence of the album, showcasing its catchy hooks combined with a driving beat that became emblematic of Filter's sound in this era.
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Take a Picture (Hybrid mix) — The Hybrid mix elevates the original with layered electronic textures that enhance its introspective lyrics, making it a standout for both club play and home listening.
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Take a Picture (Club 69 trance mix) — Incorporating trance elements, this remix emphasizes the song's danceability while maintaining its emotional depth, reflecting the diverse appeal of the track.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

57 /100

Foothills

Higher than 6% of albums we've rated

The remixes offer varied takes on a solid original track but lack a cohesive narrative flow.

What we noticed

All mixes maintain a consistent rhythmic pulse, but they explore distinct sonic textures, from trance to club-oriented sounds.
The original song's introspective lyrics are largely preserved across the remixes, allowing for thematic continuity.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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

steady pacing for introspection
layered textures for detail hunters
consistent progression through tracks
nighttime reflective listening sessions

Maybe skip if you

seekers of instant gratification
prefer standalone single tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This single solidified Filter's commercial success after their debut.
Themes: gritty urban nightlife· electronic experimentation
Career context: Released in 1999, 'Take a Picture' came during Filter's transition from their debut album to a more commercially accessible sound. Following the success of their breakthrough record 'Short Bus,' this album showcased frontman Richard Patrick's experimentation with electronic elements while retaining their industrial roots.
Stylistic neighbors: Nine Inch Nails· Ministry· Stabbing Westward