What makes DJ-Kicks: Four Tet by Four Tet notable?

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. 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.

Who is DJ-Kicks: Four Tet for?

DJ-Kicks: Four Tet works well if you're into dynamic exploration with peaks, sample-heavy soundscapes evolving and wave-like pacing inviting immersion.

How many songs are on DJ-Kicks: Four Tet?

DJ-Kicks: Four Tet has 21 tracks, running approximately 69 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

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.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic exploration with peaks
sample-heavy soundscapes evolving
wave-like pacing inviting immersion
for late-night introspection
playful rhythms for spontaneous dancing

Maybe skip if you want

prefer straightforward, single tracks
seek immediate gratification and hooks

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors: Floating Points· Bonobo· Tycho

Tracklist

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

1 Leapday Night (Scene 1) 2:45
2 Mom, the Video Broke 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 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 9:57

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The Exchange Session Vol. 2

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