Just a Souvenir
Squarepusher · 2008
44 min · 14 tracks · electronic music
Intricate breakbeats intertwine with rich melodies and surreal soundscapes, creating a unique fusion of electronic genres.
Top tracks — play these first
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Star Time 2 — This track opens the album with a vibrant array of electronic textures and frenetic beats that set the tone for the experimental journey ahead.
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The Coathanger — A standout piece showcasing Squarepusher's signature fast-paced drum programming combined with melodic synth lines, illustrating his unique style.
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Delta-V — This track features intricate layered compositions that highlight Squarepusher's skill in merging chaotic rhythms with harmonic elements.
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Planet Gear — With its hypnotic groove and shifting sonic landscape, this track encapsulates the essence of the album's exploratory nature.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases intricate compositions and distinct soundscapes but lacks a strong cohesive narrative across its length.
What we noticed
- Melodic elements are layered with intricate synth patterns, creating a dense soundscape that evolves throughout each piece.
- Several tracks incorporate unexpected pauses and silence, which disrupt the flow and create tension before the rhythm resumes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- gradual builds and payoffs
- layered, dense sonic textures
- short, immersive listening sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2008, Just a Souvenir marked Squarepusher's return to his experimental roots after the more accessible approach of his previous album, Hello Everything. This album followed a period of intense creativity and showcased his ability to blend complex rhythms with melodic elements, demonstrating both artistic maturity and innovation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Amon Tobin· Aphex Twin· Venetian Snares
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Star Time 2 5:02
- 2 The Coathanger 4:03
- 3 Open Society 1:04
- 4 A Real Woman 3:04
- 5 Delta-V 4:08
- 6 Aqueduct 1:38
- 7 Potential Govaner 2:11
- 8 Planet Gear 4:02
- 9 Tensor in Green 3:42
- 10 The Glass Road 7:10
- 11 Fluxgate 1:08
- 12 Duotone Moonbeam 2:27
- 13 Quadrature 3:20
- 14 Yes Sequitur 1:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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