Failure by Assemblage 23 - Uhune

ALBUM

After such a powerful debut release, Failure was a much-anticipated follow-up from electro act Assemblage 23. Tom Shear did not disappoint, and Failure transcended any expectation. The sound of Assemblage 23 has evolved into something darker and more refined, and Shear has more to say. The combination of these elements leaves a release that is energetic, emotive, and uses sound in an original way. Failure opens with one the strongest tracks. "Naked" is honest and uplifting despite the heavy dance beat and smooth electro melody. "I Am the Rain" and "Disappoint" are equally danceable, but again Shear has not compromised the complexities of his harmonies or the gravity of the music in doing this. Tracks such as "Tried" and "Longevity" slow the pace, allowing Shear's heavy vocals to take the fore over percussive synth melodies and sweeps. "King of Insects" juxtaposes haunting melodies over the energy of breakbeats as the artist stretches the limits of the genre in a truly accomplished conclusion to the release. There is enough going on with this release, musically and emotionally, that it will demand repeat listenings. These traits mix to form what could be one of the most important releases of the genre.
© Theo Kavadias /TiVo

1. Naked

by Assemblage 23

Primary Artist: Assemblage 23; Main Performer
Composer: Tom Shear; Composer
Lyricist: Tom Shear; Composer
Artist: Assemblage 23; Production
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

2. I am the Rain

by Assemblage 23

Primary Artist: Assemblage 23; Main Performer
Composer: Tom Shear; Composer
Lyricist: Tom Shear; Composer
Artist: Assemblage 23; Production
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

3. House on Fire

by Assemblage 23

Primary Artist: Assemblage 23; Main Performer
Composer: Tom Shear; Composer
Lyricist: Tom Shear; Composer
Artist: Assemblage 23; Production
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

4. Tried

by Assemblage 23

Primary Artist: Assemblage 23; Main Performer
Composer: Tom Shear; Composer
Lyricist: Tom Shear; Composer
Artist: Assemblage 23; Production
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

5. Disappoint

by Assemblage 23

Primary Artist: Assemblage 23; Main Performer
Composer: Tom Shear; Composer
Lyricist: Tom Shear; Composer
Artist: Assemblage 23; Production
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

6. Divide

by Assemblage 23

Primary Artist: Assemblage 23; Main Performer
Composer: Tom Shear; Composer
Lyricist: Tom Shear; Composer
Artist: Assemblage 23; Production
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

7. Longevity

by Assemblage 23

Primary Artist: Assemblage 23; Main Performer
Composer: Tom Shear; Composer
Lyricist: Tom Shear; Composer
Artist: Assemblage 23; Production
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

8. Silence

by Assemblage 23

Primary Artist: Assemblage 23; Main Performer
Composer: Tom Shear; Composer
Lyricist: Tom Shear; Composer
Artist: Assemblage 23; Production
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

9. Awake

by Assemblage 23

Primary Artist: Assemblage 23; Main Performer
Composer: Tom Shear; Composer
Lyricist: Tom Shear; Composer
Artist: Assemblage 23; Production
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

10. King of Insekts

by Assemblage 23

Primary Artist: Assemblage 23; Main Performer
Composer: Tom Shear; Composer
Lyricist: Tom Shear; Composer
Artist: Assemblage 23; Production
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

58 minutes and 55 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

5/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Electronic, Dance, Industrial

Label

Accession Records

Music Distribution Service

Kontor Records GmbH

Country

Germany

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 2000

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

718750362629