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Lunatic Harness

Mike Paradinas · 1997

70 min · 13 tracks · drum and bass · intelligent dance music · ambient techno

An intricate blend of ambient textures and frenetic drum and bass rhythms that challenge conventional dance music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with sonic peaks
  • wave-like pacing for deep focus
  • immersive textures for headphone exploration
  • energetic rhythms for dance engagement
  • intricate soundscapes for attentive listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer straightforward, single-focused albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'Lunatic Harness' was Mike Paradinas's follow-up to his debut album 'Nautical Nonsense.' At this point in his career, he was gaining recognition as a key figure in the intelligent dance music scene, establishing his unique sound that combined ambient elements with breakbeat structures.
Stylistic neighbors
Aphex Twin· Boards of Canada· Squarepusher

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Brace Yourself Jason 6:22
  • 2 Hasty Boom Alert 5:15
  • 3 Mushroom Compost 3:19
  • 4 Blainville 3:40
  • 5 Lunatic Harness 6:05
  • 6 Approaching Menace 7:01
  • 7 My Little Beautiful 5:39
  • 8 Secret Stair, Part 1 4:16
  • 9 Secret Stair, Part 2 5:00
  • 10 Wannabe 6:49
  • 11 Catkin and Teasel 4:36
  • 12 London 6:11
  • 13 Midwinter Log 6:37

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