Funk Riot Beat
Alec Empire · 1997
45 min · 12 tracks · techno · ambient · digital hardcore
A frenetic blend of digital hardcore and techno, pulsating with chaotic energy and provocative soundscapes.
Funk Riot Beat is an album by Alec Empire, released in 1997. A frenetic blend of digital hardcore and techno, pulsating with chaotic energy and provocative soundscapes. The album gained attention for its innovative fusion of genres and received critical acclaim for pushing the boundaries of electronic music. It played a significant role in defining the digital hardcore movement and influenced a generation of electronic musicians, establishing Empire as a pivotal artist within that realm. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Funk Riot Beat sound like?
A frenetic blend of digital hardcore and techno, pulsating with chaotic energy and provocative soundscapes. Rooted in techno and ambient.
What makes Funk Riot Beat by Alec Empire notable?
The album gained attention for its innovative fusion of genres and received critical acclaim for pushing the boundaries of electronic music. It played a significant role in defining the digital hardcore movement and influenced a generation of electronic musicians, establishing Empire as a pivotal artist within that realm. Released in 1997, 'Funk Riot Beat' marked Alec Empire's transition into a more experimental phase following his work with Atari Teenage Riot. This album arrived after his breakthrough records, solidifying his role as a key figure in the digital hardcore scene while showcasing an evolution in his sound and production techniques.
How many songs are on Funk Riot Beat?
Funk Riot Beat has 12 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Down With the Shit Standout 4:53
- 2 Crystal 4:02
- 3 The New World Order Standout 0:32
- 4 Ward Like It's a Pose 5:48
- 5 Beating Up the B's 2:52
- 6 Rip Your Brain Out 2:00
- 7 Moon Explosion 3:05
- 8 Don't Mess Up With Me 3:12
- 9 The Trace of Soul, Part 1 1:12
- 10 The Trace of Soul, Part 2 5:15
- 11 Slow Hindooism Standout 6:30
- 12 Hard Like It's a Pose [reprise] 5:54
Release Date
January 1, 1997
Artist Origin
Germany
Runtime
45 min 20 sec
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