What makes I Poo Poo on Your JuJu by Matt Elliott notable?

This album is notable for its innovative approach to blending ambient electronic sounds with neofolk elements, further establishing Elliott as a significant figure in the UK underground music scene. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised its experimental nature and emotional depth, contributing to Elliott's growing reputation as an artist willing to defy genre boundaries. By the time 'I Poo Poo on Your JuJu' was released in 2001, Matt Elliott was already recognized for his unique fusion of genres. This album followed his earlier work with the project Third Eye Foundation, marking a transition into more personal and experimental compositions that would define his later solo career.

How many songs are on I Poo Poo on Your JuJu?

I Poo Poo on Your JuJu has 8 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.

I Poo Poo on Your JuJu

Matt Elliott · 2001

50 min · 8 tracks · electronic music

A haunting blend of electronic textures and introspective neofolk melodies creates a captivating, dreamlike soundscape.

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Top tracks — play these first

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To Describe You — With its intricate layering of sound and emotive vocal delivery, this track encapsulates the album's reflective nature and showcases Elliott's skill in creating immersive atmospheres.
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Push Off My Wire — This track stands out for its compelling use of rhythm and texture, blending folk elements with electronic undercurrents to create a sense of urgency and introspection.
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When I Dance — As one of the longer tracks on the album, it allows for expansive exploration of musical ideas, merging layered vocals with an evolving sound palette that invites deep listening.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album blends electronic and neofolk elements effectively, creating a unique soundscape that rewards repeated listens.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of layered electronic textures that create a dense, atmospheric sound throughout.
Several tracks incorporate field recordings and found sounds, adding an organic quality to the electronic base.
The pacing varies significantly, with some tracks maintaining a steady rhythm while others drift into more ambient, freeform structures.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Push Off My Wire

The verses shift from abstract imagery to concrete reflections on personal connections, creating a tension between isolation and desire.

This contrast not only emphasizes the emotional weight of the lyrics but also mirrors the album's thematic exploration of longing and connection.

Tracklist

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

1 La Dispute (3rd Eye Foundation remix) 6:29
2 To Describe You (3rd Eye Foundation mix) 4:46
3 Snuffed Candles (3rd Eye Foundation version) 7:57
4 All of the WCKWC Want to Be Abstract (3ef version) 5:42
5 Push Off My Wire 5:42
6 Four Damaged Lemons 5:08
7 Mute (3rd Eye Foundation remix) 6:25
8 When I Dance 7:55

What to play next

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