Tank
Asian Dub Foundation · 2005
53 min · 11 tracks · electronica
A pulsating blend of electronic beats and rapcore energy, underscored by politically charged lyrics and diverse cultural influences.
Top tracks — play these first
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Take Back the Power — This track encapsulates the album's activist spirit with its rallying cry against oppression, driven by a hypnotic beat and powerful vocals.
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Who Runs the Place — The track combines a catchy hook with sharp commentary on authority and control, making it a standout example of the band's lyrical prowess.
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Flyover — Opening the album, this track sets an energetic tone while exploring themes of globalization and its impacts, showcasing the band's signature sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends electronic and live elements, creating a distinctive sound while addressing social themes.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, maintaining this pace through the first half before introducing slower, more reflective pieces.
- Several tracks feature layered electronic textures that build complexity, while others strip down to minimal beats and bass lines.
- The final three tracks incorporate live instrumentation, contrasting with the predominantly electronic sound of earlier songs.
- 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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8/10
- 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 flow with energetic peaks
- politically charged themes throughout
- uplifting anthems for empowerment
- engaging rhythms for active listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow and subdued sounds
- seek immediate gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2005, Tank is Asian Dub Foundation's fifth studio album, following the critically acclaimed Enemy of the Music Business. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation for merging genres while addressing pressing social issues through their music, positioning them as a prominent voice in the UK music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Prodigy· Leftfield· Rage Against the Machine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Flyover 4:17
- 2 Tank 5:36
- 3 Hope 5:09
- 4 Round Up 4:36
- 5 Oil 4:33
- 6 Powerlines 4:34
- 7 Who Runs the Place 4:12
- 8 Take Back the Power 4:27
- 9 Warring Dhol 5:54
- 10 Tomorrow Begins Today 3:58
- 11 Melody 7 6:13
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