What makes Asa Breed by Matthew Dear notable?

The album received widespread critical acclaim, featured in numerous year-end lists and praised for its innovative approach to blending genres. Asa Breed also reached notable positions on various electronic music charts, solidifying Dear's influence in the underground dance music scene and inspiring future artists to explore genre boundaries. Asa Breed is Matthew Dear's third studio album, released in 2007 after his critically acclaimed album, Backstroke. This release marked a significant evolution in his sound, incorporating more song-oriented structures while maintaining his electronic roots. At this point in his career, Dear was establishing himself as a prominent figure in the techno and electronic music scenes.

Who is Asa Breed for?

Asa Breed works well if you're into steady mid-tempo groove, intricate melodies to explore and engaging headphone detail hunting.

How many songs are on Asa Breed?

Asa Breed has 13 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.

Asa Breed

Matthew Dear · 2007

44 min · 13 tracks · techno

A groovy blend of techno and indie pop, weaving intricate melodies with Matthew Dear's haunting vocals.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo groove
intricate melodies to explore
engaging headphone detail hunting
late-night reflective ambiance

Maybe skip if you want

seekers of instant gratification
prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context: Asa Breed is Matthew Dear's third studio album, released in 2007 after his critically acclaimed album, Backstroke. This release marked a significant evolution in his sound, incorporating more song-oriented structures while maintaining his electronic roots. At this point in his career, Dear was establishing himself as a prominent figure in the techno and electronic music scenes.
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Tracklist

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

1 Fleece on Brain 4:15
2 Neighborhoods 3:10
3 Deserter 3:55
4 Shy 3:44
5 Elementary Lover (feat. Mobius Band) 3:19
6 Don and Sherri 3:25
7 Will Gravity Win Tonight? 2:41
8 Pom Pom 2:39
9 Death to Feelers 2:47
10 Give Me More 2:41
11 Midnight Lovers 4:28
12 Good to Be Alive 3:47
13 Vine to Vine 3:31

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