XTRMNTR
Primal Scream · 2000
64 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A fierce blend of psychedelic rock and electronic chaos that confronts societal decay with relentless energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Kill All Hippies Start here — This track's aggressive tone sets the stage for the album's rebellious spirit, merging punk energy with electronic influences to critique countercultural ideals.
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Swastika Eyes (Jagz Kooner mix) — The jagged beats and haunting vocals create a sense of urgency, making it a standout example of the album's darker, more intense aesthetic.
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Blood Money — With its driving rhythm and incisive lyrics about capitalism and exploitation, this track encapsulates the politically charged atmosphere running through XTRMNTR.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
XTRMNTR combines intense energy with experimental sounds, making it a distinctive entry in alternative rock.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a relentless pace, maintaining intensity through the first half before introducing more experimental elements.
- Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between sections, creating a jarring effect that reflects the chaotic themes of the lyrics.
- The use of electronic elements is prominent, with synthesizers and samples layered over traditional rock instrumentation throughout the record.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- cathartic energy release moments
- dynamic journey through chaos
- engaging for active listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Marked a significant artistic high point with its bold sound and themes.
- Themes
- capitalist exploitation· counterculture critique· societal decay
- Career context
- Released on January 19, 2000, XTRMNTR marked Primal Scream's sixth studio album and came after the band's critically acclaimed and commercially successful album, Vanishing Point. At this point in their career, Primal Scream was navigating a shift in sound and identity, embracing more aggressive and politically charged themes following the 1997 release.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Chemical Brothers· Happy Mondays· Oasis
Tracklist
- 1 Kill All Hippies Start here 4:57
- 2 Accelerator 3:41
- 3 Exterminator 5:49
- 4 Swastika Eyes (Jagz Kooner mix) 7:05
- 5 Pills 4:17
- 6 Blood Money 7:03
- 7 Keep Your Dreams 5:24
- 8 Insect Royalty 3:35
- 9 MBV Arkestra (If They Move Kill ’em) 6:41
- 10 Swastika Eyes (Chemical Brothers mix) 6:33
- 11 Shoot Speed / Kill Light 5:19
- 12 I’m 5 Years Ahead of My Time 4:08
If this landed
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Surrender
The Chemical Brothers
Shares a blend of electronic chaos and psychedelic influences, pushing against societal norms.
Kid A
Radiohead
Explores themes of alienation and societal decay through experimental soundscapes and layered production.
You're a Woman, I'm a Machine
Death from Above 1979
Combines aggressive rock with electronic elements, critiquing modern life in a raw, energetic style.
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