Uptime / Downtime
The Kleptones · 2010
152 min · 32 tracks · experimental music
A kaleidoscopic blend of samples and genre-bending rhythms that defy easy categorization.
Uptime / Downtime is an album by The Kleptones, released in 2010. A kaleidoscopic blend of samples and genre-bending rhythms that defy easy categorization. 'Uptime / Downtime' is notable for its ambitious scope and unorthodox approach to composition, receiving attention in the underground music scene. Its eclectic mix of genres and samples showcases The Kleptones' unique style, influencing a wave of artists in the mashup and experimental genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Uptime / Downtime sound like?
A kaleidoscopic blend of samples and genre-bending rhythms that defy easy categorization. Rooted in experimental music.
What makes Uptime / Downtime by The Kleptones notable?
'Uptime / Downtime' is notable for its ambitious scope and unorthodox approach to composition, receiving attention in the underground music scene. Its eclectic mix of genres and samples showcases The Kleptones' unique style, influencing a wave of artists in the mashup and experimental genres. By 2010, The Kleptones had established themselves as innovative mashup artists, with 'Uptime / Downtime' serving as a follow-up to their 2006 release 'From Detroit With Love'. This album reflects their continued exploration of sound collage and sampling techniques, further solidifying their place in the experimental music landscape.
How many songs are on Uptime / Downtime?
Uptime / Downtime has 32 tracks, running approximately 152 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Call to Mind Standout 2:30
- 2 Voodoo Sabotage 4:32
- 3 Welcome Back Standout 5:05
- 4 Hella Touch 4:32
- 5 Can’t Be Paranoid 2:33
- 6 Care 3:44
- 7 Deeper Sand 3:14
- 8 MKY Da HVN 4:55
- 9 Come Again 8:13
- 10 Destiny and Tenacity Standout 6:45
- 11 Cubikini 3:21
- 12 Brightness and Contrast 5:48
- 13 The Highest Kite 4:03
- 14 Body Jump 3:17
- 15 Nothing Beats a Large 3:13
- 16 Mad Groove 5:45
- 17 This Song Smells 4:20
- 18 Final Word 0:56
Disc 2
- 1 Interlude 4:38
- 2 Freeze 2:53
- 3 Seed of Idumea 3:54
- 4 Stay 4:49
- 5 Untired 6:03
- 6 Hammer 6:00
- 7 Black Medicine 8:33
- 8 Unbroken 2:15
- 9 Correspondence 9:18
- 10 Incandescence 3:14
- 11 Exit 3:02
- 12 Entrance 6:53
- 13 Killing Jah 6:35
- 14 Resignation 7:41
Release Date
January 1, 2010
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
152 min 34 sec
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