Maryland Mansions
Cex · 2003
25 min · 8 tracks · intelligent dance music
An experimental blend of glitchy beats and introspective lyrics that challenge the boundaries of intelligent dance music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Drive Off a Mountain — This track opens the album with disjointed rhythms and melodic experimentation, setting a tone of introspection and sonic adventure that carries throughout.
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Take Pills — A standout for its juxtaposition of upbeat tempo and darkly contemplative lyrics, reflecting on escapism through substance use—a recurring theme in the album.
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Kill Me — This track encapsulates a raw emotional vulnerability, combining glitchy electronics with haunting vocal delivery, emphasizing the album's exploration of mental health.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- short, immersive listening sessions
- introspective and reflective moods
- atmospheric background focus
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2003, Maryland Mansions marked Cex's third studio album following the critically acclaimed role in the electronic scene. By this time, Cex had established a reputation for innovative soundscapes, continuing to evolve his style after his earlier works like the 2001 album, Being There.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Amon Tobin· Squarepusher· Aphex Twin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Drive Off a Mountain 3:14
- 2 Stop Eating 3:09
- 3 Take Pills 2:59
- 4 Kill Me 3:34
- 5 My Head 2:57
- 6 New Maps 2:52
- 7 Stillnaut Rjyan 3:12
- 8 The Strong Suit 3:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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