Top tracks — play these first
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You Started Something — This track features an infectious bassline and catchy vocal hooks that exemplify Crazy P's ability to blend upbeat tempos with soulful melodies.
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Soulmutation — Characterized by its hypnotic rhythm and lush arrangements, this track showcases the band's depth in creating immersive sonic landscapes.
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Beautiful People — With its uplifting lyrics and euphoric instrumentation, this song captures the essence of joy found in communal dance experiences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends house and disco effectively, with strong production but some unevenness in depth.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a danceable tone, maintaining an upbeat tempo through the first half.
- Several tracks feature layered vocals that intertwine with instrumental sections, creating a rich soundscape.
- The last three tracks slow the tempo and introduce more reflective melodies, providing a contrast to the earlier dance tracks.
- 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
- danceable grooves for celebration
- reflective moments between tracks
- uplifting energy throughout journey
- long tracks for deep immersion
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, instant gratification
- dislike extended dance rhythms
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2002, Crazy P was transitioning from their earlier work into a more polished sound with The Wicked Is Music, their third album. This release followed the success of their previous album, A Place Called Paradise, which helped solidify their presence in the UK electronic music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hot Chip· Purple Disco Machine· DJ Koze
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 There's a Better Place! 7:15
- 2 You Started Something 7:27
- 3 Soulmutation 7:51
- 4 Keep On 7:10
- 5 Give It Up 7:14
- 6 You Are We 6:49
- 7 Change 5:37
- 8 Beautiful People 6:34
- 9 Bad Dismount 6:43
- 10 Mind Wide Open 6:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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