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Hard Normal Daddy

Squarepusher · 1997

62 min · 12 tracks · electronic

A frenetic blend of jazz-inflected electronic beats and glitchy basslines that redefine the boundaries of IDM.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration of soundscapes
  • frenetic energy for dance floors
  • wave-like pacing that surprises
  • headphone detail hunting experience
  • eclectic rhythms for focused sessions

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking straightforward song structures
  • prefer predictable listening patterns

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'Hard Normal Daddy' marked Squarepusher's third studio album, following his acclaimed debut 'Feed Me Weird Things'. This record showcased his evolution into a more complex sound, melding intricate rhythms with melodic elements, solidifying his role as a pioneer in the intelligent dance music (IDM) genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Amon Tobin· Aphex Twin· Venetian Snares

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Coopers World 5:09
  • 2 Beep Street 6:37
  • 3 Rustic Raver 5:08
  • 4 Anirog D9 1:11
  • 5 Chin Hippy 3:16
  • 6 Papalon 8:10
  • 7 E8 Boogie 8:13
  • 8 Fat Controller 5:38
  • 9 Vic Acid 3:07
  • 10 Male Pill Part 13 8:38
  • 11 Rat/P’s and Q’s 4:33
  • 12 Rebus 2:47

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