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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady rhythmic exploration
  • intricate layers for detail-oriented listening
  • gradual build to energetic peaks
  • short session bursts of intensity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career 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
Amon Tobin· Aphex Twin· Venetian Snares

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Central Line 3:30
  • 2 Sarcacid, Part 1 5:56
  • 3 Sarcacid, Part 2 5:05
  • 4 Nux Vomica 7:57
  • 5 Toast for Hardy 9:23

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