Music for an Accelerated Culture [Import]

Hadouken! | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 24, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Wea Int'l
• ASIN: B00177Z4NI
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #227,220 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Get Smashed Gate Crash

2. That Boy That Girl

3. Game Over

4. Declaration of War

5. Mr. Misfortune

6. Crank It Up

7. What She Did

8. Driving Nowhere

9. Liquid Lives

10. Spend Your Life

11. Wait for You

Editorial Reviews

2008 debut album from Hadouken! a Grindie band based in Leeds, UK. The band formed after James Smith and Daniel "Pilau" Rice met at Leeds University, where they set up their own Label. Hadouken! is taking convincing steps towards becoming the definitive 21st century Pop group without sacrificing any of their character or credibility! A layered, dense album that attacks the senses and mixes grime aesthetics with a DIY indie ethos, this album is a truly unique work. Includes the singles 'That Boy That Girl', 'Get Smashed Gatecrash' and 'Liquid Lives'. 11 tracks. WEA. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy 5-star!!, August 19, 2011

By 

Joseph - See all my reviews

This review is from: Music For An Accelerated Culture [Explicit] (MP3 Download)

This album is fantastic. I first heard Hadouken! back in 2006 or 2007, I can't remember. It was the MySpace days and the song was their No More Eatin' remix of Plan B (check it out on YouTube). This album seems to reflect more of that style. Instantly hooked - great, driven well-written music, and hey the lyrics aren't too shabby either! Very enjoyable. Buy this!

4.0 out of 5 stars Quite Energetic, June 11, 2011

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Norah (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Music For An Accelerated Culture [Explicit] (MP3 Download)

Some of the songs on this album sound just like the other, but each one has it's own very unique and interesting beat to it that screams with energy. But from hearing the song "That Boy That Girl" off the album, I've been a fan ever since. My favorites are "That Boy That Girl," "Liquid Lives," and "Get Smashed Gate Crash."

4.0 out of 5 stars Energy To Burn, January 6, 2010

By 

Seth Ford (Clearwater, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Music for an Accelerated Culture (Audio CD)

Hadouken! are the definition of successful underground marketing. Through the use of Myspace, Hadouken! managed to release "Music for an Accelerated Culture" to eagerly awaiting fans of this very young Leeds based outfit.

Let it be known that if you go into this album expecting something serious, meaningful, or thought-provoking you will be highly disappointed. Upon first hearing this album I wasn't really too sure what to make of it. The pacing of the album from it's onslaught will be the determining factor in whether or not you will actually withstand the barrage of noises later on. The introduction track, (Get Smashed, Gate Crash) begins with a buildup and evolves into a rave-like chant that revolves around a house party. This foreshadows the overall theme of the album, suburban life for modern youth. The album doesn't slow down until the fourth track, Declaration of War, and even then manages to keep you moving through the use of vocal tuning and electronic mixing.

The album sets off and doesn't take a moment to let up. Obviously targeted at the younger crowd, "Music for an Accelerated Culture" manages to create a new and refreshing sound not heard since The Prodigy released "The Fat of the Land" over ten years ago. The songs may not be mature or insightful, but they create an atmosphere that makes you want to get up and dance. If you enjoy something refreshing in the music scene, like to dance, or enjoy a pint every now an then - this album should be a no-brainer. Even still if you don't like those things, give it a try, you may be pleasantly surprised.