Intelligence and Sacrifice
Alec Empire · 2001
125 min · 23 tracks · techno · ambient · digital hardcore
A frenetic confluence of digital hardcore and techno, bursting with aggressive beats and provocative samples.
Intelligence and Sacrifice is an album by Alec Empire, released in 2001. A frenetic confluence of digital hardcore and techno, bursting with aggressive beats and provocative samples. 'Intelligence and Sacrifice' is notable for its critical reception, particularly within the electronic and punk music communities, where it solidified Empire's reputation as an innovator. The album's blend of genres and raw energy influenced a generation of electronic artists and contributed to the evolution of digital hardcore as a recognized movement. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Intelligence and Sacrifice sound like?
A frenetic confluence of digital hardcore and techno, bursting with aggressive beats and provocative samples. Rooted in techno and ambient.
What makes Intelligence and Sacrifice by Alec Empire notable?
'Intelligence and Sacrifice' is notable for its critical reception, particularly within the electronic and punk music communities, where it solidified Empire's reputation as an innovator. The album's blend of genres and raw energy influenced a generation of electronic artists and contributed to the evolution of digital hardcore as a recognized movement. By 2001, Alec Empire was well-established as a pioneering figure in the digital hardcore scene, having released influential albums like 'Generation Star Wars' in 1996. 'Intelligence and Sacrifice' marks his creative exploration into more ambient soundscapes while maintaining his signature intensity. This album reflects a transitional phase for Empire, blending his hardcore roots with experimental production techniques.
How many songs are on Intelligence and Sacrifice?
Intelligence and Sacrifice has 23 tracks, running approximately 125 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Path of Destruction Standout 4:29
- 2 The Ride 3:49
- 3 Tear It Out Remix 1:56
- 4 Everything Starts With a Fuck Standout 1:57
- 5 [untitled] 2:30
- 6 Killing Machine 3:53
- 7 [untitled] 1:18
- 8 Addicted to You 3:51
- 9 Intelligence and Sacrifice Standout 3:39
- 10 Death Favours the Enemy 3:50
- 11 Buried Alive 3:06
- 12 ...And Never Be Found 4:21
- 13 New World Order 3:24
- 14 [untitled] 10:28
Disc 2
- 1 2641998 29:57
- 2 The Cat Women of the Moon 7:27
- 3 Two Turntables and a Moog 3:54
- 4 Parallel Universe 5:23
- 5 Vault Things of the Night 5:22
- 6 Silence and Burning Ice 5:34
- 7 Alec's Ladder 4:55
- 8 Electric Bodyrock 6:19
- 9 2641998 4:01
Release Date
January 1, 2001
Artist Origin
Germany
Runtime
125 min 34 sec
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