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Released 5 years ago this June

Big Mess

Danny Elfman · 2021

90 min · 21 tracks · new wave · ska

A frenetic blend of avant-garde electronics and chaotic rhythms that challenge traditional song structures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic remix exploration
  • wave-like pacing throughout
  • frenetic energy for focus
  • surprising twists and turns

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 11, 2021, 'Big Mess' marks Danny Elfman's first solo album in over 37 years since 'So-lo' (1984). This project emerged during a period of artistic resurgence for Elfman, following his acclaimed return to live performance and collaboration with various artists in the electronic and experimental scenes.
Stylistic neighbors
Oingo Boingo· The B-52's· Devo

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 We Belong (Squarepusher remix) 7:13
  • 2 Happy (Little Snake Dying in the Club edition) 2:47
  • 3 Happy (33EMYBW remix) 3:00
  • 4 Sorry (Kid606 remix) 6:09
  • 5 We Belong (Rafiq Bhatia remix) 3:38
  • 6 Kick Me (Zach Hill remix) 3:03
  • 7 Insects (Machine Girl Insecticidal Tendencies remix) 4:29
  • 8 Serious Ground (Xiu Xiu remix) 5:15
  • 9 Cruel Compensation (The Locust remix) 2:21
  • 10 Everybody Loves You (Boris remix) 5:38

Disc 2

  • 1 True 5:18
  • 2 In Time 4:41
  • 3 In Time (Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith remix) 3:10
  • 4 Native Intelligence 4:29
  • 5 Kick Me 3:37
  • 6 Kick Me 2:05
  • 7 In Time (HEALTH remix) 4:58
  • 8 Native Intellligence (Ghostemane Natural Selection remix) 3:33
  • 9 Happy (Boy Harsher remix) 4:48
  • 10 True (Stu Brooks remix) 5:59
  • 11 Happy (Little Snake Lunar Climax edition) 4:26

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