What makes Mass Manipulation by Rezz notable?

Mass Manipulation received critical acclaim, reaching number 1 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart. Its innovative sound and production influenced the emerging wave of bass music and helped solidify Rezz's position as a pioneering artist in the genre. Released in January 2017, Mass Manipulation marked Rezz's debut studio album following her breakout EP, The Silence Is Deafening. At this point in her career, she was rapidly gaining recognition for her unique blend of midtempo bass and atmospheric electronic music, establishing herself as a key figure in the electronic scene.

Who is Mass Manipulation for?

Mass Manipulation works well if you're into steady pacing for focused listening, trance-like immersion for late nights and dark basslines spark mind wandering.

How many songs are on Mass Manipulation?

Mass Manipulation has 8 tracks, running approximately 28 minutes.

Mass Manipulation

Rezz · 2017

28 min · 8 tracks · electronic music

Hypnotic basslines intertwine with immersive soundscapes, creating an ethereal yet pulsating sonic experience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Diluted Brains — This track showcases Rezz's signature style with its hypnotic rhythms and eerie melodies, encapsulating the album's overall tone and atmosphere.
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DRUGS! — With its heavy drops and captivating buildup, this track exemplifies the high-energy yet dark aesthetic that defines much of Rezz's work.
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Ascension — The closing track delivers a climactic finish, featuring lush textures and a sense of resolution that resonates throughout the album's journey.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

63 /100

Treeline

Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album's immersive soundscapes and consistent pacing create a compelling listening experience.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent tempo throughout, with tracks maintaining a mid-tempo pace that creates a hypnotic flow.
Each track builds layers of sound gradually, often introducing new elements halfway through to enhance the immersive experience.
The use of bass-heavy drops is prevalent, with several tracks employing minimalistic melodies that allow the rhythm to dominate.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

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

steady pacing for focused listening
trance-like immersion for late nights
dark basslines spark mind wandering
hypnotic textures enhance concentration

Maybe skip if you

prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
seek immediate gratification from music

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in January 2017, Mass Manipulation marked Rezz's debut studio album following her breakout EP, The Silence Is Deafening. At this point in her career, she was rapidly gaining recognition for her unique blend of midtempo bass and atmospheric electronic music, establishing herself as a key figure in the electronic scene.
Stylistic neighbors: Slander· Seven Lions· Illenium