ARMAND VAN HELDEN – Killing Puritans CD

• UPC: 685738331925
• MPN: 45/3833192
• Brand Name: Armed Records / London Records
• Product Type: Audio CD – Studio Album
• Artist: Armand Van Helden
• Genre: Electronic / House / Dance
• Style: Big Beat, Electro House, Funky House, Breakbeat
• Parental Advisory: Explicit Lyrics
• Country of Manufacture: Germany (Warner Manufacturing Europe)
• Release Year: 2000

Overview

Killing Puritans is the bold and provocative 2000 studio album by American DJ, producer, and remixer Armand Van Helden, released through Armed Records and London Records. Known for pushing boundaries in house and electronic music, Van Helden fuses funk, breakbeat, and techno influences into a raw and energetic soundscape.

The album includes the hit singles “Koochy” and “Full Moon”, both of which dominated club charts across Europe. Killing Puritans captures Van Helden at his most experimental—blending soulful grooves with edgy rhythms and controversial themes that challenge musical and cultural norms.

Product Features

• Format: Audio CD
• Label: Armed Records / London Records / Warner Music Group
• Total Tracks: 11
• Running Time: Approx. 70 minutes
• Producers: Armand Van Helden
• Explicit Content: Parental Advisory – Explicit Lyrics
• Recording Year: 1999–2000
• Made in: Germany (Warner Manufacturing Europe)
• Packaging: Standard jewel case with insert booklet

Track Listing

1. Little Black Spiders
2. Breakdancers Call
3. House Boxing
4. Full Moon
5. Koochy
6. The Headhunters – Watch Your Back
7. Hybridz
8. Flyaway Love
9. Swampthang
10. Conscience
11. Killing Puritans (Hidden Bonus Track)

Interesting Facts

• Genre Fusion: The album bridges the gap between underground house and mainstream dance music, integrating elements of hip-hop, funk, and electro-punk.
• Hit Singles: Koochy, based on a reworking of Gary Numan’s “Cars,” became one of Van Helden’s biggest hits, while Full Moon showcased his flair for melodic dance production.
• Controversial Edge: The album’s title and cover art provoked strong reactions for their critique of cultural conservatism, embodying Van Helden’s rebellious artistic persona.
• Club Influence: Killing Puritans marked a high point in early-2000s house music, earning recognition for its fearless experimentation and club-ready energy.
• Legacy: Van Helden’s work on this album solidified his reputation as one of electronic music’s most innovative and unpredictable figures, paving the way for later crossover success.

Publishers

• Label: Armed Records Inc. / London Records (PO Ltd.)
• Licensed To: London Records, part of Warner Music Group
• Production Year: © & ℗ 2000 Armed Records Inc.
• Rights: All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying, hiring, lending, public performance, and broadcasting prohibited. Made in Germany by Warner Manufacturing Europe. LC02275.

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