Deadmau5 Circa 1998–2002
deadmau5 · 2006
172 min · 35 tracks · house · electronica · electro house
A nostalgic blend of early 2000s electronic textures infused with emotive melodies and pulsating beats.
Why this album works
This album is significant for highlighting the evolution of deadmau5’s sound, contributing to the rise of the progressive house genre. It showcases tracks that garnered attention on dance floors and set a foundation for future releases, ultimately influencing a generation of electronic music producers.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with nostalgia emotive melodies for reflection dynamic progression through tracks
- Context
- Released in 2006, 'Deadmau5 Circa 1998–2002' showcases deadmau5's early work, capturing his development as a key figure in the electronic scene. This compilation of tracks represents his transition from underground producer to emerging star just before his breakout with 'Random Album Title' later that year.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Paul van Dyk· Armin van Buuren· Aly & Fila
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Xeogenesis Standout 7:17
- 2 Another Mistake Standout 3:47
- 3 Dig This 5:52
- 4 Drifting Away Standout 4:57
- 5 Reakt (version.05_beta) 6:11
- 6 Section Z!!! 7:39
- 7 Washed 2:29
- 8 Mentasmic 5:54
- 9 Do It Again 3:55
- 10 I Don’t Want No Other 5:31
- 11 Good Karma 4:29
- 12 no title 2:45
- 13 The Big Difference 2:42
- 14 Elephants on the Loose 3:05
- 15 Obsidian (Halcyon441 remix) 6:21
- 16 Mental Image (trance remix) 7:26
- 17 Hiatus Fantasy 13:20
- 18 How to Flame 4:54
- 19 Release v288 4:01
- 20 Screen Door 4:42
- 21 Superlover 4:45
- 22 My Opinion 6:13
- 23 Feelin’ Fresh 8:18
- 24 Aural Psynapse 8:18
- 25 The Oshawa Connection 3:53
- 26 milk 1:28
- 27 Intelstat 6:49
- 28 Audro (viscosity remix) 6:14
- 29 Cafe del Spain 4:30
- 30 bored of canada 1:50
- 31 American Slushie 2:51
- 32 Long Walk Off a Short Pier 3:47
- 33 Homeland Security 2:17
- 34 Hello Sugar 3:32
- 35 Uploadin’ and Downloadin’ 0:42
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