Atari Teenage Riot

Atari Teenage Riot

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Atari Teenage Riot (abbreviated ATR) is a German band formed in Berlin in 1992. The name was taken from a Portuguese Joe song entitled "Teenage Riot" from the album Teen-age Riot, with the word 'Atari' added as an Atari ST computer was used to create compositions. Highly political, they fused left-wing, anarchist, anti-fascist views with punk vocals and the newly emerging techno sound called digital hardcore, which is a term band member Alec Empire used as the name of his record label.  


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1997
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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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Atari Teenage Riot

Atari Teenage Riot (abbreviated ATR) is a German digital hardcore group formed in Berlin in 1992. The name was taken from a Portuguese Joe song entitled "Teenage Riot" from the album "Teen-age Riot", with the word 'Atari' added as an Atari ST computer was used to create compositions. Highly political, they fused anarchist, anti-fascist and anti-Nazi views with punk vocals and the newly emerging techno sound called digital hardcore, which is a term band member Alec Empire used as the name of his record label. more »

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Written by: ALEC EMPIRE, ALEXANDER WILKE, CARL CRACK

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12 facts about this song

Origin
The song, Atari Teenage Riot, is by a German band named Atari Teenage Riot. The band and the song share the same name.
Genre
The 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."
Release Date
The song was first released in 1992 as part of the debut single by the band.
Band Formation
The band Atari Teenage Riot was formed in 1992 in Berlin by Alec Empire, Hanin Elias, and Carl Crack.
Lyrics Focus
The lyrics of "Atari Teenage Riot" are political in nature, focusing on revolution and resistance which was a common theme in the band's music.
Influence
Despite their underground status, the band and their eponymous song had a strong influence on the hardcore techno, industrial and punk music scenes.
Record Label
The 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.
Live Performances
Atari 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".
Relevance
The 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.
Sample Usage
The 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.
Legacy
The song "Atari Teenage Riot" is often considered a defining work of the digital hardcore genre and has inspired numerous artists in the scene.
Band's Disbandment
Atari 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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