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At Play Vol. 5

deadmau5 · 2014

58 min · 10 tracks · house · electronica · electro house

A vibrant tapestry of pulsating rhythms and intricate melodies that epitomize the evolution of modern electronic music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady rhythmic journey throughout
  • vibrant melodies for dancing
  • engaging background for creativity
  • pulsating beats for focus
  • deep grooves for late nights

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Themes
dance floor immersion· pulsating rhythms· emotive melodies
Career context
When 'At Play Vol. 5' was released in 2014, deadmau5 was riding high on his established reputation as a leading figure in electronic dance music following his commercial breakthrough with albums like '4x4=12'. This compilation album showcased his ability to blend various styles while maintaining a distinctive sound, positioning him as a prominent innovator in the genre during this era.
Stylistic neighbors
Eric Prydz· Sasha· Above & Beyond
Sounds like this from elsewhere
18 Months by Calvin Harris — Shares vibrant dance floor energy with emotive melodies and a diverse electronic palette.
Atmosphere by Kaskade — Combines intricate beats with uplifting melodies, for immersive late-night listening.
Clarity by Zedd — Features pulsating rhythms and emotional vocals, creating an engaging dance music experience.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Bitter Kitten 5:59
  • 2 Overdraft 4:31
  • 3 Fallen 3:05
  • 4 I Like Your Music (Velvet mix) 7:39
  • 5 Assorted 5:39
  • 6 Afterhours (Smoothy House mix) 5:37
  • 7 This Noise (Deeper Logic mix) 6:20
  • 8 All U Ever Want 7:15
  • 9 Stereo Fidelity (Unorganized mix) 6:02
  • 10 Outta My Life (Deep dub mix) 6:41

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