Top tracks — play these first
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Slingblade Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Juggernaut — This track exemplifies DJ Shadow's ability to fuse intricate beats with thought-provoking lyrics, highlighting the chaos of modern life through its dynamic structure.
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Intersectionality — Addressing complex social issues, this track stands out for its layered sampling and pointed commentary on identity politics, showcasing Shadow's commitment to meaningful content.
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Firestorm — With its urgent tempo and intense build-up, Firestorm encapsulates the album's themes of turmoil and urgency, making it a standout moment in the listening experience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic flow with varied intensity
- thought-provoking narratives throughout
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- sprawling auditory landscape exploration
- reflective moments interspersed
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, instant gratification
- seek tightly structured albums
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Showcases a genre-defying blend and challenges established norms in DJ Shadow's sound.
- Moods
- Introspective· Energetic
- Career context
- Our Pathetic Age marks DJ Shadow's first full-length release in five years, following the critically acclaimed The Mountain Will Fall. This album showcases his continued evolution as a producer and artist, reflecting both personal and societal themes while experimenting with collaborations across various genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Portishead· Massive Attack· Amon Tobin
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Nature Always Wins 1:20
- 2 Slingblade Start here 3:58
- 3 Intersectionality 4:08
- 4 Beauty, Power, Motion, Life, Work, Chaos, Law 2:06
- 5 Juggernaut 5:31
- 6 Firestorm 3:59
- 7 Weightless 2:55
- 8 Rosie 4:15
- 9 If I Died Today 2:24
- 10 My Lonely Room 5:37
- 11 We Are Always Alone 3:47
Disc 2
- 1 Drone Warfare 3:42
- 2 Rain on Snow 3:39
- 3 Rocket Fuel 3:15
- 4 C.O.N.F.O.R.M. 2:51
- 5 Small Colleges (Stay with Me) 3:01
- 6 Jojo’s Word 4:04
- 7 Kings & Queens 3:53
- 8 Taxin’ 1:51
- 9 Dark Side of the Heart 3:49
- 10 I Am Not a Robot (interlude) 1:21
- 11 Urgent, Important, Please Read 5:34
- 12 Our Pathetic Age 4:38
- 13 Systematic 3:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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