Tonight the Stars Revolt!
Powerman 5000 · 1999
39 min · 13 tracks · industrial metal
Industrial metal anthems blend sci-fi themes with high-energy hooks and aggressive beats, creating a frenetic sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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When Worlds Collide — This track encapsulates the band's blend of heavy riffs and catchy choruses, becoming their most recognizable anthem and defining their sound during this period.
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Supernova Goes Pop — With its infectious hook and electronic influences, this track showcases Powerman 5000’s ability to merge genres while maintaining a hard-hitting edge.
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Tonight the Stars Revolt! — The title track serves as a thematic centerpiece of the album, combining futuristic motifs with energetic instrumentation that perfectly embodies the band's aesthetic.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic industrial metal with sci-fi themes, showcasing solid writing and production choices.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with aggressive beats, while the second half introduces more melodic elements and varied tempos.
- Several tracks incorporate electronic samples and effects that enhance the industrial metal sound, creating a layered sonic texture.
- The album's title track features a shift in dynamics, starting with a slower build-up before exploding into a faster-paced chorus.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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
- catchy rhythms for energetic moments
- steady pacing for active listening
- sci-fi themes ignite imagination
- short tracks for quick bursts
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective music
- seek lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1999, Tonight the Stars Revolt! was Powerman 5000's major label debut, following their independent album The Blood-Splat Rating System. This album marked a turning point for the band, propelling them into mainstream recognition and establishing their signature industrial sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Static-X· Ministry· Rob Zombie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 An Eye Is Upon You 0:51
- 2 Supernova Goes Pop 3:14
- 3 When Worlds Collide 2:57
- 4 Nobody’s Real 2:54
- 5 System 11:11 0:47
- 6 Tonight the Stars Revolt! 2:42
- 7 Automatic 3:22
- 8 The Son of X-51 2:58
- 9 Operate, Annihilate 3:48
- 10 Blast Off to Nowhere 3:45
- 11 They Know Who You Are 2:33
- 12 Good Times Roll 3:59
- 13 Watch the Sky for Me 5:19
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