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PS I Love You

Kid606 · 2000

54 min · 9 tracks · electronic music

A frenetic blend of glitchy beats and melodic hooks that captures the chaotic spirit of early 2000s electronic music.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Whereweleftoff — This track exemplifies the album's eclectic approach, intertwining distorted samples with a pulsating rhythm that captures Kid606's playful yet edgy aesthetic.
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    Now I Wanna Be a Cowboy — With its ironic take on Western themes through an electronic lens, this track stands out for its catchy hooks and experimental structure, reflecting Kid606's irreverent style.
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    Fuck Up Everything You Can Before You Plan on Slowing Down — The closing track encapsulates the album's chaotic energy, blending frantic beats with layered textures that embody Kid606's ethos of embracing disorder.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album's innovative blend of glitch and melody stands out in early 2000s electronic music.

What we noticed

  • The album features rapid tempo changes, with tracks often shifting from frenetic beats to melodic interludes within the same piece.
  • The final track serves as an extended outro, gradually reducing intensity and layering to create a sense of closure.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

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

  • playful chaos with glitchy beats
  • dynamic shifts in pacing
  • late-night experimental exploration
  • headphone detail hunting
  • cathartic bursts of noise

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking consistent, steady rhythms
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2000, PS I Love You was Kid606's debut album, positioning him as a significant figure in the electronic music landscape. Following his initial EPs, this album showcased his unique style that merged elements of IDM and punk aesthetics, marking a pivotal moment in his career as he transitioned into longer-form compositions.
Stylistic neighbors
Aphex Twin· Squarepusher· Venetian Snares

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Sometimes

    The lyrics shift from introspection to a direct confrontation with feelings of uncertainty and disillusionment.

    This transition to direct address creates a sense of urgency that pulls listeners deeper into the emotional landscape of the song.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Sing It 1:57
  • 2 Whereweleftoff 5:27
  • 3 Together 4:44
  • 4 Twirl 6:07
  • 5 Sometimes 6:15
  • 6 Now I Wanna Be a Cowboy 7:08
  • 7 Sonqizzover 7:14
  • 8 Strum 8:55
  • 9 Fuck Up Everything You Can Before You Plan on Slowing Down 6:17

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