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What the Fuck Is Wrong with You People?

Combichrist · 2007

72 min · 14 tracks · electro-industrial

Aggressive beats and distorted vocals collide in a provocative exploration of nightlife and hedonism.

Top tracks — play these first

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    What the Fuck Is Wrong With You? Start here — This title track encapsulates the album's raw energy and confrontational tone, making it an anthem for anyone grappling with disillusionment.
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    Electrohead — With its pulsating rhythms and catchy hooks, this track serves as a prime example of Combichrist's ability to blend danceable beats with dark themes.
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    Shut Up and Swallow — This track stands out for its provocative lyrics and relentless drive, showcasing the band's signature blend of aggression and humor.
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    Get Your Body Beat — An infectious dance track that highlights the album's club-ready sound while critiquing indulgence in physical pleasure.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album's aggressive sound and provocative themes create a strong identity within its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a relentless pace, maintaining aggressive beats throughout the first half.
  • Vocals are heavily distorted and layered, often blending into the instrumentation rather than standing apart.
  • Several tracks feature abrupt transitions and tempo shifts, creating a disorienting effect that mirrors the themes of chaos and excess.
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
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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

  • wave-like pacing with intensity
  • provocative themes for bold listeners
  • dance floor energy throughout
  • dynamic exploration of boundaries
  • late-night party ignition

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer mellow or soft sounds
  • seek straightforward, consistent tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album marked Combichrist's transition to broader recognition in the electronic scene.
Career context
When 'What the Fuck Is Wrong with You People?' was released in 2007, Combichrist was transitioning from underground club success to broader recognition. This album followed their breakout record 'What the Fuck Is Wrong with The World?' and marked a pivotal moment in cementing their place in the electro-industrial scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Skinny Puppy· Front Line Assembly· KMFDM

Tracklist

  • 1 5am (After Party) 0:55
  • 2 What the Fuck Is Wrong With You? Start here 5:00
  • 3 Electrohead 6:00
  • 4 Adult Content 5:50
  • 5 Fuck That Shit 5:51
  • 6 Brain Bypass 8:30
  • 7 Get Your Body Beat 4:49
  • 8 Deathbed 5:59
  • 9 In the Pit 4:38
  • 10 Shut Up and Swallow 5:46
  • 11 Red 4:18
  • 12 Are You Connected 5:39
  • 13 Give Head If You Got It 4:43
  • 14 All Your Bass Belongs to Us 4:43

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