The World of Faderhead
Faderhead · 2012
56 min · 13 tracks · electronic dance music
A pulsating blend of aggressive beats and darkly introspective lyrics that encapsulate the essence of contemporary electronic dance music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Fistful of Fuck You — The opening track sets a defiant tone with its aggressive lyrics and hard-hitting beats, immediately drawing listeners into Faderhead's world.
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Inside of Me — This track combines introspective lyrics with a driving rhythm, showcasing Faderhead's ability to blend emotional depth with danceable electronic music.
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Not a Robot — With its catchy chorus and critique of conformity, this track stands out as a memorable anthem that resonates well with fans of the genre.
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Swedish Models and Cocaine — This song offers a satirical take on superficiality and excess within nightlife culture, highlighting Faderhead's sharp lyrical wit against an infectious beat.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic beats with introspective themes, showcasing solid production but lacks standout compositions.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with aggressive beats, while the second half shifts to more introspective themes and slower tempos.
- The album includes moments of vocal sampling interspersed with instrumental sections, maintaining a balance between lyrical content and electronic soundscapes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- pulsating beats for dance energy
- dark introspection in vibrant moments
- engaging anthems for late nights
- short bursts of rebellious spirit
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soft, mellow sounds
- want lengthy, soothing tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'The World of Faderhead' was released in 2012, Faderhead had already established a reputation within the electronic music scene, following the success of previous albums like 'Faderhead' (2006) and 'Nightplay' (2009). This album marked a continued evolution in his sound, showcasing a blend of harsh electro influences with personal lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Combichrist· VNV Nation· Grendel
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fistful of Fuck You 3:25
- 2 Older Now 3:04
- 3 Join Us 4:14
- 4 Inside of Me 5:36
- 5 Swedish Models and Cocaine 4:12
- 6 Not a Robot 3:32
- 7 Sick City 4:16
- 8 Nothing for Nothing 4:08
- 9 Watching Over You 4:49
- 10 I Got My Bass Back 4:45
- 11 This Machine 5:03
- 12 Ballad of the Weak 4:07
- 13 Scarlight 4:52
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