DJ-Kicks: Four Tet
Four Tet · 2006
69 min · 21 tracks · electronica
A kaleidoscopic blend of sample-heavy soundscapes that weave through ambient textures and intricate rhythms.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its impact on the electronic music landscape, particularly within the DJ mix format, where it demonstrated how an artist's personal touch could redefine traditional mixing. It received widespread acclaim, appearing on numerous year-end lists and contributing to Four Tet's rise in prominence within the electronic music community, paving the way for future artists to embrace eclecticism in their DJ sets.
- Best for
- dynamic exploration with peaks sample-heavy soundscapes evolving wave-like pacing inviting immersion
- Context
- By 2006, Four Tet had already established himself in the electronic music scene with his critically acclaimed albums like 'Rounds' (2003). 'DJ-Kicks: Four Tet' serves as a pivotal moment in his career, showcasing his skills as both a curator and producer during a time when he was transitioning from underground to broader recognition. This mix solidified his reputation for innovative sound exploration and genre-blurring creativity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Leapday Night (Scene 1) 2:45
- 2 Mom, the Video Broke Standout 3:52
- 3 If I Were Only a Child Again 2:44
- 4 Out-Rock 1:39
- 5 The Professor's Here 4:09
- 6 Les Soucoupes Volantes Vertes 2:14
- 7 Les Yper-Sound 3:57
- 8 Dillema 1:17
- 9 Psychometry 3.2 1:02
- 10 Baby Day 2:04
- 11 Figaro (101 remix) 1:55
- 12 Love, Love Standout 4:26
- 13 Pockets 5:16
- 14 Psychosomatic 3:26
- 15 Taireva 3:58
- 16 Superspace 4:29
- 17 Kneel to the Boss 0:36
- 18 Love is How You Make It 3:25
- 19 Represent 1:03
- 20 Up Against the Wall (Getaway Car mix) 5:01
- 21 Flutter Standout 9:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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