Shockwave
Marshmello · 2021
34 min · 12 tracks · electronic music
High-energy beats and playful melodies collide, creating a vibrant soundscape perfect for dance floors and summer parties.
Top tracks — play these first
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Fairytale Start here — This opening track blends catchy melodies with uplifting themes, setting the tone for the album's fun and carefree spirit.
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Supernovacane — With its infectious hook and vibrant production, this track exemplifies Marshmello's ability to create radio-friendly hits that resonate with a wide audience.
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House Party — A quintessential party anthem, this song captures the essence of celebration with its driving beat and playful lyrics, making it a standout track for summer playlists.
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Vibr8 — The pulsating rhythm and dynamic drops highlight Marshmello's signature style, making it a dancefloor favorite that encapsulates the energy of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album delivers energetic beats and playful melodies but lacks significant depth or variation in composition.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo across all tracks, maintaining a high-energy beat that rarely dips.
- Each track employs layered synths and bass drops, creating a dense soundscape that emphasizes rhythm over melody.
- Transitions between tracks often include brief pauses or effects that maintain the energy without losing momentum.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- short, lively listening sessions
- steady, consistent energy levels
- catchy hooks and beats
- dance floor readiness
- summer vibe enjoyment
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid entry in his catalog, but not the most recognized or accessible.
- Career context
- By 2021, Marshmello had solidified his status as a leading figure in electronic dance music following his breakout success with tracks like 'Alone' and 'Happier'. 'Shockwave' serves as a follow-up to his 2019 album 'Joytime III', showcasing his continued evolution as an artist while also embracing the upbeat, festival-ready sound that fans expect.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Zedd· David Guetta· Kygo
Tracklist
- 1 Fairytale Start here 2:35
- 2 Supernovacane 2:59
- 3 Jiggle It 2:50
- 4 Back It Up 2:40
- 5 Vibr8 2:59
- 6 Bad Bitches 2:32
- 7 Back In Time 2:40
- 8 Hitta 2:50
- 9 House Party 3:25
- 10 Candy Kid 2:09
- 11 Pushin Stacks 3:34
- 12 Shockwave 3:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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