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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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