Released 30 years ago
Feed Me Weird Things
Squarepusher · 1996
66 min · 12 tracks · electronic music
A frenetic blend of breakbeat rhythms and jazz-inflected basslines creates a captivating journey through electronic soundscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Squarepusher Theme — This opening track introduces the album's eclectic spirit with its intricate rhythms and unexpected tempo changes, establishing Squarepusher’s unique style right from the start.
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The Swifty — With its rapid-fire beats and playful melodies, this track exemplifies the breakneck pace and complexity that characterize much of Squarepusher's work.
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Theme From Ernest Borgnine — This track combines whimsical samples with heavy bass lines, showcasing Squarepusher's ability to balance humor and technical prowess in his compositions.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's innovative blend of jazz and electronic elements sets it apart in the genre.
What we noticed
- The album features rapid tempo changes, with tracks often shifting between frenetic breakbeats and slower, more melodic sections.
- Several tracks incorporate live-sounding basslines that interact dynamically with programmed drums, creating a jazz-like improvisational feel.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- dynamic exploration of soundscapes
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- intricate rhythms for focused listening
- captivating detail in headphone experience
- playful experimentation and spontaneity
Maybe skip if you
- seeking straightforward song structures
- prefer predictable listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1996, Feed Me Weird Things was Squarepusher's debut album, establishing him as a key figure in the electronic music scene. At this time, he was still relatively unknown, but the album showcased his innovative approach to drum and bass, setting the stage for his subsequent influential works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Amon Tobin· Aphex Twin· Venetian Snares
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Squarepusher Theme 6:20
- 2 Tundra 7:55
- 3 The Swifty 5:20
- 4 Dimotane Co 4:54
- 5 Smedleys Melody 2:33
- 6 Windscale 2 6:35
- 7 North Circular 6:08
- 8 Goodnight Jade 2:45
- 9 Theme From Ernest Borgnine 7:55
- 10 U.F.O.’s Over Leytonstone 6:39
- 11 Kodack 7:14
- 12 Future Gibbon 2:18
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