Atari Teenage Riot
Atari Teenage Riot
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Go! Are you ready? 1 2 3 4 After west German takeover Berlin youth were just getting used to Their new found freedoms: House, drugs, squats denied despite food and money shortages Since perestroika planet Soviet Union has changed, There's a new world in which young people can work together Come on - let's work together The most famous suckers are Elvis Presley, James Dean And the most photographed universally known of them all: Marilyn Monroe But the times are changing, and you'll see that the Last chance will be an Atari teenage riot Atari teenage riot What did you say? what did you say? what did you say? Atari teenage riot! There won't be any experts there to say You should do this You should do that I don't care what anyone does to our records I just don't want to be looking at it I don't want to punish people, I want to punish myself As much as well with the music I think that's part of the reason But anyway, the last chance will be an Atari Teenage Riot Atari teenage riot What did you say? what did you say? what did you say? Atari teenage riot! Power for those who can f*ck it Freedom for those who can find it Sex for those who can buy it Television today never lies What did you say? Atari teenage riot!
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Written by: ALEC EMPIRE, ALEXANDER WILKE, CARL CRACK
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12 facts about this song
OriginThe song, Atari Teenage Riot, is by a German band named Atari Teenage Riot. The band and the song share the same name.
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GenreThe band is known for their unique style, incorporating elements of punk rock, techno, and noise into their music. This genre is often referred to as "Digital Hardcore."
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Release DateThe song was first released in 1992 as part of the debut single by the band.
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Band FormationThe band Atari Teenage Riot was formed in 1992 in Berlin by Alec Empire, Hanin Elias, and Carl Crack.
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Lyrics FocusThe lyrics of "Atari Teenage Riot" are political in nature, focusing on revolution and resistance which was a common theme in the band's music.
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InfluenceDespite their underground status, the band and their eponymous song had a strong influence on the hardcore techno, industrial and punk music scenes.
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Record LabelThe song, along with other works of the band, was released under the record label "Digital Hardcore Recordings", which was founded by Alec Empire, a member of the band.
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Live PerformancesAtari Teenage Riot's live performances were known to be riotous and energetic, emphasizing on loud and chaotic sounds which were reflected in the song "Atari Teenage Riot".
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RelevanceThe name of the band and the song, Atari Teenage Riot, is a reference to the early 1980s video game console manufacturer Atari, symbolising a youth rebellion against established societal norms and corporate culture.
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Sample UsageThe track features a number of samples, including the sound of breaking glass and audio from the 1971 film "A Clockwork Orange". This was characteristic of the band's music.
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LegacyThe song "Atari Teenage Riot" is often considered a defining work of the digital hardcore genre and has inspired numerous artists in the scene.
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Band's DisbandmentAtari Teenage Riot disbanded in 2000 and subsequently reformed in 2010 without Carl Crack, who had died in 2001. However, the song "Atari Teenage Riot" continued to be a staple of their live sets post-reformation.
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