Go Plastic
Squarepusher · 2001
48 min · 10 tracks · electronic music
A frenetic blend of breakbeat rhythms, glitchy melodies, and playful electronic experimentation that pushes the boundaries of genre.
Top tracks — play these first
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My Red Hot Car — This track epitomizes the album’s energetic spirit, featuring infectious beats and a memorable hook that captures Squarepusher's playful approach to electronic music.
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The Exploding Psychology — With its intricate layering and dynamic shifts, this track illustrates Squarepusher's mastery of rhythm and texture, making it a standout representation of the album's experimental nature.
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Go! Spastic — This track combines absurdist humor with frenetic energy, showcasing Squarepusher’s ability to merge technical skill with an engaging sense of fun.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases inventive electronic compositions with intricate rhythms and textures, solidifying its distinct sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a frenetic pace, which is maintained through the first half before shifting to more experimental sounds.
- The use of glitchy sound effects and layered synths creates dense textures that evolve throughout each track.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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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
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 emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing experiences
- intricate melodic explorations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2001, Go Plastic marked Squarepusher's fifth studio album, following his critically acclaimed work Hard Normal Daddy. At this point in his career, Squarepusher was solidifying his reputation as a pioneer in electronic music, known for his innovative fusion of drum and bass with jazz influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Amon Tobin· Aphex Twin· Venetian Snares
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My Red Hot Car 4:42
- 2 Boneville Occident 4:50
- 3 Go! Spastic 6:21
- 4 Metteng Excuske V1.2 1:08
- 5 The Exploding Psychology 6:43
- 6 I Wish You Could Talk 4:53
- 7 Greenways Trajectory 7:10
- 8 Tommib 1:19
- 9 My Fucking Sound 7:05
- 10 Plaistow Flex Out 4:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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