Is IM the Supervisor a good place to start with Infected Mushroom?

Yes, IM the Supervisor is recommended as a starting point for new Infected Mushroom listeners. Psychedelic soundscapes merge with frenetic beats, creating an exhilarating journey through electronic trance. By the time 'IM the Supervisor' was released in January 2004, Infected Mushroom had already established themselves as leading figures in the psytrance scene with their previous albums. This album followed their breakthrough work 'Converting Vegetarians' and showcased their evolving sound, leaning more into eclectic influences and complex production techniques.

Who is IM the Supervisor for?

IM the Supervisor works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and gradual builds and payoffs.

How many songs are on IM the Supervisor?

IM the Supervisor has 10 tracks, running approximately 71 minutes.

IM the Supervisor

Infected Mushroom · 2004

71 min · 10 tracks · trance

Psychedelic soundscapes merge with frenetic beats, creating an exhilarating journey through electronic trance.

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Top tracks — play these first

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IM the Supervisor Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its intricate layers and dynamic shifts, reflecting Infected Mushroom's unique approach to trance.
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Ratio Shmatio — This track showcases the duo's signature fusion of melodic elements and driving rhythms, highlighting their innovative production style.
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Frog Machine — With its playful sound design and unexpected transitions, this track exemplifies the whimsical creativity that defines much of Infected Mushroom's work.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong production and unique soundscapes, making it a notable entry in the psytrance genre.

What we noticed

The album opens with a title track that features layered synths and a driving beat, establishing an energetic pace that continues through the first half.
Several tracks incorporate unexpected tempo changes and intricate sound design, creating a sense of unpredictability.
The final three tracks gradually reduce in intensity, with 'Stretched' ending on a reflective note that contrasts with the earlier frenetic energy.

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 6/10

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

long, immersive listening sessions
dynamic emotional journeys
gradual builds and payoffs
intricate melodic explorations

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album significantly impacted the global psytrance scene and increased recognition.
Themes: psychedelic landscapes· whimsical sound design· electronic evolution
Career context: By the time 'IM the Supervisor' was released in January 2004, Infected Mushroom had already established themselves as leading figures in the psytrance scene with their previous albums. This album followed their breakthrough work 'Converting Vegetarians' and showcased their evolving sound, leaning more into eclectic influences and complex production techniques.
Stylistic neighbors: Shpongle· Hallucinogen· Ott