Screamadelica
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100
There's little chance that this record will be as revolutionary to first-time listeners, but after its initial spin, the genius in its construction will become apparent -- and it's that attention to detail that makes Screamadelica an album that transcends its time and influence.
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It is a beautifully structured, brave and confident record that either through accident or brilliance manages to still sound as uniquely relevant as it did back in 1991.
83
The pastiches backfire a bit; the dizzying array of styles keeps the band from developing a consistent personality.
Although they didn't realize it, they moved up, higher than the sun, absolutely loaded, praising the euphoria of the rave generation.
A breathtakingly fresh response to the extremely popular techno and acid house scene of dance music in the 90s. Screamadelica brings psych-rock elements along with electronic and disco elements, which forms a project that is like no other. There are some filler tracks and some tracks that are too messy for their own good, but as a whole, Primal Scream made something that still to this day hasn't been surpassed as far as dance music goes (Daft Punk comes close though).
fav tracks: Don't Fight ... read more
fav tracks: Don't Fight ... read more
Previously underground indie rock outfit Primal Scream decided in 1990 to take their sound into a new direction inspired by the then-increasing popularity of acid house genres mixed with strong sonic artifacts of gospel and old-school 70s rock thrown in for good measure. This produced what many consider as their magnum opus, Screamadelica, in 1991. Fit with elements of the aforementioned acid house, gospel, early rock, and even somee beautiful wind sections contrasted with electronic samplings ... read more
it is simply phenomenal. such beautiful melodies and filled with visceral, emotional positivity. "Come Together" is a stunning achievement.
MISC LISTS
| #27 | / | NME Top 500 of All Time |
| #77 | / | Pitchfork (1990s) |
| #176 | / | SPIN (1985-2014) |
Track List
- Movin' on Up
- Slip Inside This House
- Don't Fight It, Feel It
- Higher Than the Sun
- Inner Flight
- Come Together
- Loaded
- Damaged
- I'm Comin' Down
- Higher Than the Sun (A Dub Symphony in Two Parts)
- Shine Like Stars"
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4mo
Maaan, we're sooo high right now... woooooooah dude, look at the ceiling... that spot totally looks... like a face... or sumthin'. Shiiit maaan... crank up the I-Doser.
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