Top tracks — play these first
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Mothership Reconnection (Daft Punk remix) — This track exemplifies A-Trak's ability to reinterpret iconic songs, transforming the original into a vibrant dancefloor anthem while maintaining its essence.
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Say Whoa / You Can’t Hide From Your Bud Start here — Opening the album with infectious energy, this track sets the tone for the mix and showcases A-Trak's unique style of seamlessly blending genres.
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Heartbreaker (Diskjokke remix) — This remix stands out for its playful reimagining of pop elements within an electro framework, highlighting A-Trak's knack for creating engaging dance music.
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Paris (Aeroplane remix) — The lush synth textures and upbeat groove in this track capture the essence of the late-2000s electro scene, providing a standout moment in the mix.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
A-Trak's mix blends multiple genres with skilled turntablism, making it engaging but not in composition.
What we noticed
- The album features a rapid-fire mix of tracks that transitions seamlessly between genres, with no track lasting longer than four minutes.
- The tracklist includes remixes of well-known songs, creating a familiar yet fresh sound that showcases A-Trak's ability to reinterpret existing material.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nonstop party energy throughout
- short bursts of excitement
- dance floor igniting tracks
- playful remixes and variations
- high-tempo groove for celebrations
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, immersive experiences
- seek slow, contemplative sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This mix album solidified A-Trak's reputation as a top-tier DJ in the late 2000s.
- Career context
- Released in 2009, FabricLive.45 is A-Trak's first mix album in the renowned Fabric series, following his breakout as a prominent DJ and producer after winning the DMC World DJ Championships at age 15. At this point in his career, A-Trak was establishing himself as a central figure in both the electro and hip-hop scenes, blending genres with skillful precision.
- Stylistic neighbors
- DJ Shadow· Porter Robinson· Justice
Tracklist
- 1 Say Whoa / You Can’t Hide From Your Bud Start here 3:15
- 2 Oh! (A‐Trak remix) 3:52
- 3 Mothership Reconnection (Daft Punk remix) 2:20
- 4 Get on Down 2:30
- 5 Sweet Mother (house version) 2:59
- 6 I’m the Ish 2:30
- 7 Heartbreaker (Diskjokke remix) 3:48
- 8 Peep Thong 2:00
- 9 Forza (original) 2:52
- 10 Aurora 3:30
- 11 AA 24‐7 3:35
- 12 Move Move (DJ Observer & Daniel Heathcliff remix) 2:29
- 13 Church of Nonsense 2:30
- 14 Shake It Down 4:39
- 15 Acid Life (Nachos 909 dub) 1:29
- 16 The Chase 1:39
- 17 Paris (Aeroplane remix) 4:29
- 18 Veronica’s Veil (Erol Alkan’s extended rework) 3:45
- 19 Plastik (Todd Terje’s Turkatech remix) 2:52
- 20 Tobacco Ties 1:33
- 21 Juke Dat Girl 2:38
- 22 The Book Is on the Table 1:55
- 23 Body Jackin’ 2:09
- 24 Do Dat 1:39
- 25 138 Trek 2:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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