Is Army of Mushrooms a good place to start with Infected Mushroom?

Yes, Army of Mushrooms is recommended as a starting point for new Infected Mushroom listeners. A fusion of psychedelic trance and electronic elements creates an immersive soundscape perfect for both the dancefloor and introspective listening. Released in 2012, Army of Mushrooms is Infected Mushroom's seventh studio album, following their 2009 release, Legend of the Black Shawarma. At this point in their career, the duo was solidifying their position as pioneers in the psychedelic trance genre while experimenting with diverse musical styles and production techniques. This album showcases their evolution into a more eclectic sound palette while remaining rooted in their signature energetic style.

Who is Army of Mushrooms for?

Army of Mushrooms works well if you're into gradual build to euphoric climax, infectious grooves for dancing and late-night party energy.

How many songs are on Army of Mushrooms?

Army of Mushrooms has 12 tracks, running approximately 79 minutes.

Army of Mushrooms

Infected Mushroom · 2012

79 min · 12 tracks · trance

A fusion of psychedelic trance and electronic elements creates an immersive soundscape perfect for both the dancefloor and introspective listening.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Never Mind Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Send Me an Angel — This track combines ethereal melodies with driving beats, exemplifying the album's blend of emotional depth and danceable energy.
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U R So Fucked — With its catchy hooks and powerful basslines, this track illustrates the duo's knack for creating infectious tunes that resonate on the dancefloor.
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The Messenger 2012 — An extended composition that encapsulates the album's thematic journey, it features intricate layers and dynamic shifts characteristic of Infected Mushroom's style.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album showcases innovative production and strong compositional elements, making it a notable entry in the trance genre.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of layered synths and complex rhythms, creating a dense soundscape that evolves over its duration.
Several tracks incorporate spoken word samples, which add an additional layer of narrative and thematic depth.
The tempo remains predominantly fast-paced throughout, with only a few moments of respite in the latter half of the album.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

gradual build to euphoric climax
infectious grooves for dancing
late-night party energy
immersive headphone detail exploration
dynamic shifts in intensity

Maybe skip if you

prefer instant gratification tracks
dislike lengthy listening experiences

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Critical Peak — Showcases innovation and peak popularity in Infected Mushroom's career.
Themes: psychedelic landscapes· dancefloor transcendence· electronic evolution
Career context: Released in 2012, Army of Mushrooms is Infected Mushroom's seventh studio album, following their 2009 release, Legend of the Black Shawarma. At this point in their career, the duo was solidifying their position as pioneers in the psychedelic trance genre while experimenting with diverse musical styles and production techniques. This album showcases their evolution into a more eclectic sound palette while remaining rooted in their signature energetic style.
Stylistic neighbors: Shpongle· Hallucinogen· Ott

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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

U R So Fucked

The lyrics confront themes of existentialism and personal chaos directly addresses the listener with urgency.

This direct engagement pulls listeners into a reflective space, contrasting with the upbeat tempo and showcasing Infected Mushroom's lyrical depth.