Stuff I Used to Do
deadmau5 · 2017
67 min · 16 tracks · house · electronica · electro house
A reflective exploration of electronic textures interwoven with playful melodies and intricate rhythms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic progression with peaks
- playful melodies for reflection
- wave-like pacing for focus
- intricate rhythms inviting exploration
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Themes
- ambient soundscapes· self-released autonomy· playful melodies
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2017, 'Stuff I Used to Do' came during a period of independent exploration for deadmau5, following his departure from major label support. This album showcases his transition into self-released music, marking a significant shift in his artistic autonomy after years of commercial success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Eric Prydz· Sasha· Above & Beyond
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Immunity by Jon Hopkins — Explores reflective electronic textures with intricate rhythms and immersive soundscapes.Morning/Evening by Four Tet — Merges playful melodies with ambient soundscapes, creating a similar introspective atmosphere.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Messages from nowhere 5:00
- 2 Digitol 3:55
- 3 Screen door 4:38
- 4 Squid 1:03
- 5 Sometimes i fail 3:39
- 6 50 something cats 2:25
- 7 Charlie can’t dance 2:21
- 8 My opinion 4:08
- 9 HaxPigMeow 10:10
- 10 Obsidian 6:32
- 11 Long walk off a short pier 3:42
- 12 Support 4:10
- 13 Superlover 4:38
- 14 Try again 2:52
- 15 Creep (alt. version) 4:42
- 16 Unspecial effects 3:17
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