The Growly Family
GMS · 1998
73 min · 10 tracks · psychedelic trance
A vibrant tapestry of psychedelic trance interwoven with hypnotic rhythms and surreal soundscapes that invite deep immersion.
Top tracks — play these first
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Surreal Killer (The Doppelganger remix) — This track exemplifies GMS's signature style with its intricate layering of sounds and rhythmic complexity, creating an engaging listening experience that captures the essence of the album.
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The Caterpillar — With its pulsing basslines and ethereal melodies, this track stands out for its ability to transport listeners into a dreamlike state, showcasing GMS's talent for crafting immersive sonic environments.
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Mouth of Madness — This track features an intense build-up and captivating breakdowns that exemplify the high-energy moments characteristic of psychedelic trance, making it a staple in live performances.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases complex rhythms and evolving soundscapes typical of its genre, appealing to trance enthusiasts.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo around 140 BPM, maintaining an energetic pace throughout its duration.
- Each track incorporates layered synths and intricate percussion patterns, creating a dense soundscape that evolves over time.
- Several tracks utilize unexpected breaks and shifts in rhythm, which disrupt the flow and add an element of surprise for the listener.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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
- hypnotic rhythms for deep focus
- immersive soundscapes for exploration
- vibrant energy for late nights
- cathartic release through movement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid long, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Helped establish GMS as a key act in the late-1990s psychedelic trance scene.
- Career context
- Released in 1998, The Growly Family marked GMS's emergence as a key player in the psychedelic trance scene, following their debut album, The Eternal Spirit. This album solidified their reputation for blending complex beats and experimental sounds to create immersive experiences, setting the stage for their subsequent works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Infected Mushroom· Shpongle· Hallucinogen
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Surreal Killer (The Doppelganger remix) 8:09
- 2 The Caterpillar 6:57
- 3 The Growly Family 6:50
- 4 Tentacles of a Jelly Fish 7:37
- 5 Mouth of Madness 7:10
- 6 Addiction 8:09
- 7 Slow Motion 6:50
- 8 Gwai 6:53
- 9 Dirty Harry 7:35
- 10 Yashu 7:10
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