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Global Underground: Mexico City GU32

Adam Freeland · 2007

122 min · 33 tracks · breakbeat

A pulsating journey through breakbeat landscapes, blending eclectic remixes with infectious grooves and vibrant energy.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Walking Machine (SebastiAn remix) — This track stands out for its innovative blend of glitchy beats and rich textures, perfectly encapsulating the energetic vibe of Freeland's mix.
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    Disco Sux (Stone Lions mix) — Its cheeky title belies an intricate production style that plays with rhythms and samples, making it a memorable highlight of the album.
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    Happy Ending — The closing track showcases Freeland's ability to weave emotional depth into dance music, leaving listeners with a sense of resolution and fulfillment.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • eclectic remixes for dance energy
  • pulsating beats for late nights
  • engaging soundscapes for social settings
  • dynamic transitions keep attention engaged
  • vibrant grooves for celebration moments

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification in tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2007, Adam Freeland was already a notable figure in the electronic music scene, having gained recognition for his influential debut album 'Now & Them' in 2003. 'Global Underground: Mexico City GU32' marked his first mix album for the Global Underground series, showcasing his ability to curate and present tracks that resonate with both fans and critics.
Stylistic neighbors
The Crystal Method· Plump DJs· Hybrid

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • By the Time They Reach You

    The lyrics shift from introspective thoughts to a direct address about anticipation creates a compelling narrative tension.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 In the Trees (Carl Craig C2 remix #1) 4:10
  • 2 Walking Machine (SebastiAn remix) 3:42
  • 3 Fuck 4:09
  • 4 Wet n Wild (Midnight Juggernaughts mix) 3:38
  • 5 Half an Edit 1:46
  • 6 Silverlake Pills 4:16
  • 7 By the Time They Reach You (Bagraiders mix) 3:08
  • 8 Floating (Alex Metric remix) 3:16
  • 9 Disco Sux (Stone Lions mix) 2:15
  • 10 37° 5:01
  • 11 Phantom 3:55
  • 12 Deadly Weapons (Optimo mix) 4:32
  • 13 Signatune (Thomas Bangalter edit) 1:23
  • 14 Bump (Switch remix) 1:03
  • 15 Sharpen the Knives 4:25
  • 16 The One (Para One remix) 2:08
  • 17 Testarossa (SebastiAn remix) 3:27
  • 18 Happy Ending 5:51

Disc 2

  • 1 Ecstasy Symphony 2:03
  • 2 Butterflies & Zebras 4:20
  • 3 There Comes a Time (Prins Thomas miks) 3:58
  • 4 Advance 5:53
  • 5 Come Out, Come Down, Fade Out, Be Gone 5:07
  • 6 Terminal 4:21
  • 7 Lump 4:40
  • 8 Dump Truck 0:58
  • 9 Lazy Eye (Adam Freeland mix) 4:20
  • 10 Immersion 2:44
  • 11 Ankle Injuries (Adam Freeland mix) 5:36
  • 12 Feathers 6:00
  • 13 Nowhere Girl (Adam Freeland mix) 5:58
  • 14 Paris 400 (Aswefall remix) 3:21
  • 15 Self Indulgent Ending 0:38

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