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Released 10 years ago

The Mountain Will Fall

DJ Shadow · 2016

49 min · 12 tracks · hip-hop · trip hop

A genre-blurring mix of hip-hop beats and atmospheric soundscapes that challenge conventional boundaries.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with gradual peaks
  • immersive soundscapes for deep focus
  • thought-provoking layers to explore
  • dynamic shifts in emotional tone

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek simple, upbeat melodies

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 24, 2016, 'The Mountain Will Fall' is DJ Shadow's first studio album in five years following 'The Less You Know, The Better' (2011). At this point in his career, he was exploring new sonic directions while maintaining his signature style, collaborating with a variety of artists to push creative limits.
Stylistic neighbors
Portishead· Massive Attack· Amon Tobin
If this clicks, go next to
Our Pathetic Age — Continues the genre-blurring style with fresh collaborations and innovative sounds.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Mountain Will Fall 4:36
  • 2 Nobody Speak 3:15
  • 3 Three Ralphs 3:37
  • 4 Bergschrund 4:10
  • 5 The Sideshow 3:28
  • 6 Depth Charge 4:53
  • 7 Mambo 3:03
  • 8 Ashes to Oceans 6:16
  • 9 Pitter Patter 3:24
  • 10 California 4:29
  • 11 Ghost Town 3:51
  • 12 Suicide Pact 4:34

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