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Girl Eats Boy – Thrilled By Velocity And Distortion – Compact Disc

Thrilled by Velocity and Distortion by Girl Eats Boy, released in 1998, is an album that showcases the late ‘90s experimental electronic landscape. The project is driven by dark, intense rhythms paired with distorted textures that amplify its industrial edge. Known for mixing breakbeat, drum and bass, and industrial elements, Girl Eats Boy (helmed by producer Lol Hammond) creates an intense auditory experience that is both energetic and hypnotic.

With tracks like ‘Napalm in Bohemia’ and ‘Kill Pussy Kill,’ the album leverages heavy beats and distorted soundscapes, reflecting themes of urban chaos and speed, emblematic of the ‘velocity’ in the title. The album spans over an hour, featuring dense production and layering that maintains an unpredictable edge. Hammond’s choice of rough-edged synths and distortion-heavy production elements keeps the sound raw, complementing the album’s aggressive tone

As an industrial and breakbeat hybrid, Thrilled by Velocity and Distortion reflects influences from the UK’s underground electronic scene. The album’s exploration of tempo and intensity aligns it with the era’s penchant for pushing the boundaries of electronic genres, appealing to fans of dark, club-oriented beats and industrial soundscapes. Its unique combination of distortion and high energy continues to make it a niche classic in the experimental electronic domain, embodying a grittier side of electronic music often absent from mainstream tracks.

Track Listing
1. Napalm In Bohemia
2. Kill Pussy Kill
3. Girl Eats Boy
4. Chemical Phunk
5. Blue Absence Of Angels
6. Sound Bites
7. Moist Babe Hates The Government
8. Rude Girl Steppin’
9. Ram Raid
10. Surfing In Rekjavik