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Pickly Dred Rhizzoms

Mouse on Mars · 1999

17 min · 6 tracks · intelligent dance music

A kaleidoscopic blend of glitchy beats and playful melodies, weaving through avant-garde soundscapes with a distinctly experimental edge.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Tape Me Baby Start here — Opening the album with a catchy yet abstract rhythm, this track encapsulates the playful experimentation that defines Pickly Dred Rhizzoms.
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    Stuffed Funk — This track stands out for its groovy basslines interspersed with intricate electronic manipulations, highlighting the duo's knack for creating infectious rhythms.
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    Shamp Hare Rama — With its longer runtime, this track explores a variety of sonic textures and layers, showcasing Mouse on Mars's ability to create an immersive auditory experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of playful energy
  • front-loaded excitement and surprises
  • quirky soundscapes for exploration
  • for brief listening sessions

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer long, cohesive albums
  • seek traditional song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 1999, Pickly Dred Rhizzoms marked Mouse on Mars's fourth studio album, following their acclaimed record, International. By this point, the duo had established themselves as pioneers in intelligent dance music, pushing the boundaries of electronic sounds and textures.
Stylistic neighbors
Aphex Twin· Squarepusher· Boards of Canada

Tracklist

  • 1 Tape Me Baby Start here 3:51
  • 2 Stuffed Funk 4:48
  • 3 Endlosrille 0:32
  • 4 Pulsacion 0:24
  • 5 Shamp Hare Rama 6:22
  • 6 Tickly Dred Rhizzoms 1:51

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