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.
Why this album works
'The Mountain Will Fall' received critical acclaim and marked a notable return for DJ Shadow, debuting at number 13 on the Billboard 200 chart. Tracks like 'Nobody Speak' featuring Run the Jewels resonated widely, highlighting Shadow's enduring influence in hip-hop and electronic music scenes.
- Best for
- steady pacing with gradual peaks immersive soundscapes for deep focus thought-provoking layers to explore
- 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
- Mariah Carey· Beyoncé· Linkin Park· Drake· Jennifer Lopez· Miley Cyrus· LL Cool J· Mary J. Blige
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- 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 Standout 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 Standout 6:16
- 9 Pitter Patter 3:24
- 10 California Standout 4:29
- 11 Ghost Town 3:51
- 12 Suicide Pact 4:34
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