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War on Error

Rotersand · 2009

36 min · 9 tracks · electro

A pulsating blend of electro beats and futurepop melodies that interrogate societal issues with urgency and energy.

Top tracks — play these first

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    War on Error (Declaration) — This opening track sets the thematic tone for the album, combining driving rhythms with pointed lyrics that critique contemporary society.
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    We Will Kill Them All — This song stands out for its aggressive energy and defiant message, embodying the album's overarching call to action against injustice.
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    Speak to Me (Epic) — With its expansive soundscapes and emotional depth, this track showcases Rotersand's ability to blend club-ready beats with introspective lyrics.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

48 /100
Foothills
Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The EP combines energetic beats with layered vocals, addressing societal issues but lacks standout compositions.

What we noticed

  • The first track sets a high-energy tone with driving beats, while subsequent tracks maintain a consistent tempo and intensity throughout.
  • Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that intertwine with the electronic instrumentation, creating a dense soundscape.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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

  • darkly emotive vocal expressions
  • pulsating energy for workouts
  • intense beats for focus
  • brief tracks for quick sessions

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer lighthearted listening
  • seek soft acoustic sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2009, Rotersand released 'War on Error' as their third studio album, following the success of their previous album, 'Truth Is Fanatic.' This release solidified their position within the electro and futurepop scenes, showcasing a mature sound marked by political themes and complex production techniques.
Stylistic neighbors
VNV Nation· Assemblage 23· Covenant

Tracklist

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

  • 1 War on Error (Declaration) 4:34
  • 2 Bastards Screaming (On and On) 5:30
  • 3 We Will Kill Them All 3:41
  • 4 Speak to Me (Epic) 5:43
  • 5 Dirty 5:00
  • 6 Bastards Screaming (Shortcut) 3:37
  • 7 War on Error (reprise) 2:43
  • 29 [silence] 0:21
  • 30 War on Error (DJ edit) 4:58

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