Equalise The Score Suck This: A Wild Ride Through Hard House Chaos
Alright, let’s talk about Equalise The Score Suck This by Bob Burns Jnr vs Madam Friction Sister Suck. Yeah, that’s a mouthful of a title, but trust me, it fits the vibe. Released back in 2000 on Friction Burns Recordings (a UK label with some serious edge), this album is straight-up electronic fire for anyone who digs Hard House. It’s raw, unapologetic, and hits you like a freight train—exactly what you want from this genre.
First up, we’ve got “Suck This (House Grooving Remix)”. Man, this track? It’s one of those tunes that just grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. The beat slaps hard, and there’s this relentless energy that makes you wanna move—even if you’re just sitting at your desk pretending to work. The bassline is filthy, like, proper gut-rumbling stuff. And those synth stabs? They cut through like a knife. I remember hearing this at some dodgy club years ago, and it was one of those moments where everyone lost their minds. Like, no exaggeration, people were losing it on the dancefloor. That remix tag? Totally earned.
Then there’s “Equalise The Score”, which feels like the darker cousin of “Suck This.” It’s got this brooding, almost cinematic intro that builds up slow, teasing you before slamming into this monstrous drop. You can tell Bob Burns Jnr and Madam Friction weren’t messing around—they knew how to craft tension. There’s something hypnotic about the way the layers build and twist. Honestly, it’s the kind of track that sticks in your head for days, whether you want it to or not. I played it again recently, and damn, it still hits as hard as it did back in the day.
What’s wild about this album is how it captures the chaotic spirit of early 2000s UK Hard House. It’s not polished or overly produced—it’s gritty, loud, and kinda messy in the best possible way. You can hear the passion in every beat, every squelch, every distorted sound. It’s music made for sweaty basements and late-night raves, not Spotify playlists or chill background vibes.
Reflecting on it now, Equalise The Score Suck This feels like a time capsule of an era when electronic music wasn’t trying to be cool or mainstream—it was just pure, unfiltered energy. Listening to it today reminds me why I fell in love with Hard House in the first place. Oh, and fun fact: I once tried to explain this album to my mum, and she looked at me like I’d grown a second head. Safe to say, it’s not everyone’s cup of tea—but for those of us who get it, it’s gold.
