Niun Niggung cover

Niun Niggung

Mouse on Mars · 1999

51 min · 13 tracks · intelligent dance music

A kaleidoscopic blend of glitchy electronic textures and abstract rhythms that defy conventional structure.

Why this album works

The album received positive critical acclaim, with publications like Pitchfork praising its innovative sound and influence on the electronic music scene. Although it didn't achieve significant commercial success, it helped establish Mouse on Mars as influential figures in the IDM movement, inspiring countless artists in the years that followed.
Best for
kaleidoscopic sound exploration wave-like pacing throughout dynamic shifts in rhythm
Context
Released in January 1999, 'Niun Niggung' is Mouse on Mars's fourth studio album and a key moment in their exploration of intelligent dance music. This album followed the critically acclaimed 'Imperial Comet' and marked a period where they began to integrate more complex sonic experimentation into their work, solidifying their status as avant-garde pioneers in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Aphex Twin· Boards of Canada· The Orb

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Download Sofist Standout 2:28
  • 2 Yippie Standout 3:51
  • 3 Mykologics 3:38
  • 4 Gogonal Standout 5:09
  • 5 Diskdusk 3:50
  • 6 Pinwheel Herman 4:46
  • 7 Dispothek 5:22
  • 8 Albion Rose 3:32
  • 9 Tensual 3:35
  • 10 Distroia 5:16
  • 11 Booosc 3:15
  • 12 Mompou 1:55
  • 13 Wald F.X. 4:45

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