Alroy Road Tracks
Squarepusher · 1995
31 min · 5 tracks · electronic
A frenetic blend of breakbeat rhythms and intricate bass lines that defy conventional electronic music structures.
Why this album works
'Alroy Road Tracks' is significant for its innovative approach to electronic music, showcasing Squarepusher's unique style that influenced the future of IDM (Intelligent Dance Music). The album received critical acclaim, solidifying his reputation and earning him features in major publications like 'The Wire' and 'Mixmag'.
- Best for
- steady rhythmic exploration intricate layers for detail-oriented listening gradual build to energetic peaks
- Context
- Released in 1995, 'Alroy Road Tracks' was Squarepusher's second album following his debut 'Feed Me Weird Things'. At this point in his career, he was beginning to establish himself as a key figure in the electronic music scene, particularly within the drum and bass genre, known for his experimental sound and technical prowess.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Avalanches· Moby· Nicolas Jaar
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Central Line Standout 3:30
- 2 Sarcacid, Part 1 5:56
- 3 Sarcacid, Part 2 5:05
- 4 Nux Vomica Standout 7:57
- 5 Toast for Hardy Standout 9:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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