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Shout at the Döner

Kid606 · 2009

78 min · 17 tracks · electronic music

A frenetic blend of glitchy beats and eclectic samples that challenges electronic music's boundaries with playful audacity.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Be Monophobic With Me — This track encapsulates the frenetic energy of the album with its rapid-fire beats and unpredictable structures, showcasing Kid606's signature experimental style.
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    Hello Serotonin, My Old Friend — The track creatively juxtaposes melodic elements with chaotic rhythms, reflecting the emotional highs and lows characteristic of Kid606's work.
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    Dancehall of the Dead — This piece blends dancehall influences with glitchy textures, illustrating Kid606's ability to merge diverse genres into a cohesive sonic experience.
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    You All Break My Heart — With a more introspective tone, this track stands out by contrasting upbeat production with themes of emotional turmoil, highlighting Kid606's lyrical depth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
61 /100
Treeline
Higher than 71% of albums we've rated

The album's innovative sampling and frenetic energy mark it as a distinctive entry in electronic music.

What we noticed

  • The album features rapid tempo changes, with tracks often shifting styles within a single piece, creating a disorienting yet engaging experience.
  • Many tracks utilize unconventional sampling techniques, layering multiple sound sources that create a dense and chaotic sonic landscape.
  • Several pieces incorporate abrupt cut-offs and glitches, which challenge traditional song structures and keep the listener on edge.
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
5/10

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

  • frenetic energy for dance parties
  • eclectic samples for adventurous listeners
  • quirky sounds for playful moods
  • short tracks for quick bursts
  • headphone detail hunting

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer smooth, consistent pacing
  • seek straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Shout at the Döner' was released in 2009, Kid606, born Miguel Depasquale, had established himself as a prominent figure in the electronic music scene. This album arrived after his critically acclaimed works like 'Die Soundscapes' and marked an experimental phase that showcased his evolving sound and willingness to push genre limits.
Stylistic neighbors
Aphex Twin· Squarepusher· Venetian Snares

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • You All Break My Heart

    The lyrics shift from playful banter to heartfelt vulnerability creates an unexpected emotional depth.

    This transition enhances the narrative complexity of the song, allowing listeners to engage with both its humor and sadness.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 1:34
  • 2 Be Monophobic With Me 6:32
  • 3 Mr. Wobble's Nightmare 6:13
  • 4 Samhain California 5:01
  • 5 Hello Serotonin, My Old Friend 5:09
  • 6 The Church of 606 Is Now Open for Business 1:39
  • 7 Getränke Nasty 5:33
  • 8 Dancehall of the Dead 6:29
  • 9 America's Next Top Modwheel 2:11
  • 10 You All Break My Heart 5:46
  • 11 Baltimorrow's Parties 4:19
  • 12 Cerebrate Yourself 0:58
  • 13 Monsters 6:11
  • 14 Malcontinental 3:53
  • 15 Great Lakes 5:38
  • 16 Underwear Everywhere 7:07
  • 17 Good Times 4:38

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