Big Loada
Squarepusher · 1997
52 min · 12 tracks · electronic music
Frenetic breakbeats collide with jazzy basslines, creating a vibrant tapestry of sound that defies genre boundaries.
Top tracks — play these first
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Come on My Selector — This track exemplifies Squarepusher's signature blend of frenetic beats and melodic complexity, becoming one of his most recognizable anthems.
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A Journey to Reedham (7.am mix) — With its intricate layering of sounds and rhythms, this track highlights Squarepusher’s unique ability to weave narratives through electronic music.
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Port Rhombus — This composition showcases a masterful balance between chaos and melody, encapsulating the experimental essence of the album.
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Massif (Stay Strong) — The track stands out for its deep bass lines and relentless energy, epitomizing the album's exploration of rhythm and texture.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalInnovative production and complex compositions define this EP's vibrant sound.
What we noticed
- The first track features rapid-fire breakbeats layered with complex bass lines, establishing a high-energy tone that persists throughout.
- The use of samples is prominent, with various snippets woven into the fabric of the music, enhancing its eclectic feel.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- dynamic journey with peaks
- unexpected twists and turns
- headphone detail exploration
- short bursts of intensity
- energetic tracks for focus
Maybe skip if you
- seeking straightforward song structures
- prefer slow, mellow vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1997, Big Loada marked Squarepusher's third studio album and followed the critically acclaimed Hard Normal Daddy. By this point, Squarepusher was solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in the electronic music scene, particularly within the drum and bass and IDM genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Amon Tobin· Aphex Twin· Venetian Snares
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Come on My Selector 3:27
- 2 A Journey to Reedham (7.am mix) 6:35
- 3 Full Rinse 2:27
- 4 Massif (Stay Strong) 6:27
- 5 The Body Builder (Dressing Gown mix) 3:01
- 6 Tequila Fish 6:08
- 7 Jaques Mal Chance (Il n’a pas de chance) 0:50
- 8 Port Rhombus 6:46
- 9 Problem Child 5:41
- 10 Significant Others 3:26
- 11 Lone Ravers (Live in Chelmsford mix) 5:01
- 12 The Barn (303 Kebab mix) 2:11
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