Stuff I Used to Do
deadmau5 · 2017
67 min · 16 tracks · house music
A reflective blend of ambient textures and intricate beats unfolds through experimental electronic soundscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Messages from nowhere Start here — Opening the album with an expansive soundscape, this track encapsulates deadmau5’s signature style, blending atmospheric elements with rhythmic complexity.
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Sometimes i fail — This track highlights emotional depth, employing intricate melodies that contrast the more mechanical sounds often associated with the genre.
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Creep (alt. version) — An alternative take on a popular theme, this version reinterprets the original with fresh sonic textures while maintaining its core essence.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases intricate electronic textures and varied rhythms, reflecting deadmau5's independent exploration.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of layered synths that create a rich tapestry of sound across all tracks.
- The first half of the album maintains a steady tempo, while the second half introduces more varied pacing and dynamic shifts.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- dynamic progression with peaks
- playful melodies for reflection
- wave-like pacing for focus
- intricate rhythms inviting exploration
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Showcases a deliberate departure into reflective ambient soundscapes.
- Themes
- ambient soundscapes· self-released autonomy· playful melodies
- Career context
- By the time 'Stuff I Used to Do' was released in January 2017, deadmau5 had established himself as a significant figure in the electronic dance music scene, following his commercial peak with albums like 'While(1<2)' in 2014. This album acts as a retrospective collection that showcases his evolution and experimentation with sound, featuring previously unreleased tracks alongside remixes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Eric Prydz· Sasha· Above & Beyond
Tracklist
- 1 Messages from nowhere Start here 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
If this landed
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Immunity
Jon Hopkins
Explores reflective electronic textures with intricate rhythms and immersive soundscapes.
Morning/Evening
Four Tet
Merges playful melodies with ambient soundscapes, creating a similar introspective atmosphere.
Epoch
Tycho
Features lush electronic production and atmospheric layers that evoke a sense of exploration and reflection.
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