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Mad Liberation

GRiZ · 2012

73 min · 12 tracks · electronica

A vibrant fusion of glitchy beats, soulful samples, and funky basslines that energize and uplift.

Mad Liberation is an album by GRiZ, released in 2012. A vibrant fusion of glitchy beats, soulful samples, and funky basslines that energize and uplift. This album is significant for its role in the rise of the 'future funk' genre, combining electronic and live instrumentation that influenced a wave of artists in the years following its release. It received positive critical reception for its innovative sound, contributing to GRiZ's growing fan base and marking him as a prominent figure in the festival circuit. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mad Liberation sound like?

A vibrant fusion of glitchy beats, soulful samples, and funky basslines that energize and uplift. Rooted in electronica.

What makes Mad Liberation by GRiZ notable?

This album is significant for its role in the rise of the 'future funk' genre, combining electronic and live instrumentation that influenced a wave of artists in the years following its release. It received positive critical reception for its innovative sound, contributing to GRiZ's growing fan base and marking him as a prominent figure in the festival circuit. Mad Liberation is GRiZ's debut studio album, released in 2012 when he was emerging from the college scene. At this point, he was establishing himself as a key figure in the electronic music landscape with his unique blend of funk and dubstep elements, setting the stage for future projects.

How many songs are on Mad Liberation?

Mad Liberation has 12 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·73:01

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

  • 1 Too Young for Tragedy Standout 7:53
  • 2 Smash the Funk Standout 6:50
  • 3 Rock n Roll 5:05
  • 4 Blastaa 4:28
  • 5 Live on Arrival 5:43
  • 6 Where’s the Love Standout 6:13
  • 7 Mr. B 5:48
  • 8 Fall in Love Too Fast 4:20
  • 9 Better Than I’ve Ever Been 6:18
  • 10 Wonder Why 7:40
  • 11 The Future Is Now 6:09
  • 12 See You Again 6:29

Release Date

January 1, 2012

Genre

electronica

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

73 min 1 sec