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Axis Mutatis

The Shamen · 1995

64 min · 13 tracks · psychedelic rock · techno

A kaleidoscopic fusion of psychedelic rock and techno that explores cosmic themes and rhythmic experimentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with cosmic peaks
  • wave-like pacing for exploration
  • engaging rhythms for deep focus
  • immersive experience for late nights

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1995, 'Axis Mutatis' marked The Shamen's transition into a more electronic sound following their commercially successful album 'En-Tact' from 1990. This album came during a period of artistic exploration for the band, reflecting their embrace of techno influences while maintaining their psychedelic roots.
Stylistic neighbors
The Chemical Brothers· Orbital· Underworld

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Destination Eschaton 3:55
  • 2 Transamazonia 3:52
  • 3 Conquistador 3:57
  • 4 MK2A 4:05
  • 5 Neptune 4:17
  • 6 Prince of Popocatapetl 6:02
  • 7 Heal (The Seperation) 3:56
  • 8 Persephone's Quest 5:07
  • 9 Moment 4:00
  • 10 Axis Mundi (a. Tellos / b. Xibalba / c. Nemeton / d. Eternal Return) 7:05
  • 11 Eschaton Omega (Deep Melodic Techno) 3:38
  • 12 Agua azul 11:24
  • 13 S2 Translation 3:30

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