What makes Ultravisitor by Squarepusher notable?

'Ultravisitor' was met with critical acclaim, earning a spot in various year-end lists and solidifying Squarepusher's reputation as a pioneer in the electronic genre. The album's unique sound structures influenced a range of electronic artists, showcasing a fluid integration of jazz elements that expanded the possibilities of drum and bass. By 2004, Squarepusher, the project of Tom Jenkinson, had already established himself with influential albums like 'Hard Normal Daddy' and 'Go Plastic'. 'Ultravisitor' represented both a culmination of his earlier experiments and a bold leap into more complex, improvisational compositions, marking a phase where he began to embrace live instrumentation alongside his electronic roots.

Who is Ultravisitor for?

Ultravisitor works well if you're into dynamic exploration of sound, long, immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing and flow.

How many songs are on Ultravisitor?

Ultravisitor has 15 tracks, running approximately 79 minutes.

Ultravisitor

Squarepusher · 2004

79 min · 15 tracks · electronic

A frenetic blend of glitchy rhythms and jazzy bass lines that pushes electronic boundaries.

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Why this album works

'Ultravisitor' was met with critical acclaim, earning a spot in various year-end lists and solidifying Squarepusher's reputation as a pioneer in the electronic genre. The album's unique sound structures influenced a range of electronic artists, showcasing a fluid integration of jazz elements that expanded the possibilities of drum and bass.

Best for: dynamic exploration of sound long, immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing and flow
Context: By 2004, Squarepusher, the project of Tom Jenkinson, had already established himself with influential albums like 'Hard Normal Daddy' and 'Go Plastic'. 'Ultravisitor' represented both a culmination of his earlier experiments and a bold leap into more complex, improvisational compositions, marking a phase where he began to embrace live instrumentation alongside his electronic roots.
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