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The Soccergirl

Kid606 · 2000

18 min · 6 tracks · electronic music

A chaotic blend of glitchy beats and playful melodies that defy conventional electronic music boundaries.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Defective Boy — This track showcases Kid606's signature blend of fast-paced beats and playful samples, encapsulating the album's energetic spirit.
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    If My Heart Ever Ran Away It Would Be Looking for the Day When Right Beside You It Could Forever Stay — With its longer runtime and intricate layering, this track demonstrates Kid606's ability to craft emotional depth amidst chaotic soundscapes.
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    Thank You for Being My Angel (Rev 1) — This piece stands out with its melancholic melody juxtaposed against glitchy rhythms, highlighting Kid606's innovative approach to composition.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
53 /100
Foothills
Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases innovative compositions and distinct sounds that influenced the breakcore genre.

What we noticed

  • The first track introduces a series of glitchy beats layered with playful melodies, setting a chaotic tone for the EP.
  • Tracks vary in length, with some under two minutes, creating a sense of urgency and unpredictability throughout.
  • The use of unconventional samples and abrupt transitions between sections challenges traditional song structures.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

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

  • whimsical bursts of energy
  • short attention span friendly
  • playful experimentation throughout
  • quick, punchy listening experience

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking long, immersive tracks
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2000, The Soccergirl marked Kid606's debut album, establishing him as a pioneering figure in the breakcore and electronic scenes. This album came after his early singles, positioning him to influence a wave of experimental artists with his innovative sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Aphex Twin· Squarepusher· Venetian Snares

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Start 3:15
  • 2 Defective Boy 2:32
  • 3 Call Me 0:50
  • 4 If My Heart Ever Ran Away It Would Be Looking for the Day When Right Beside You It Could Forever Stay 4:31
  • 5 Thank You for Being My Angel (Rev 1) 6:10
  • 6 Over 1:19

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