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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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic exploration of sound
long, immersive listening sessions
wave-like pacing and flow
layered, dense sonic textures
gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors: Amon Tobin· Aphex Twin· Venetian Snares

Tracklist

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

1 Ultravisitor 8:33
2 I Fulcrum 3:31
3 Iambic 9 Poetry 6:55
4 Andrei 2:00
5 50 Cycles 8:33
6 Menelec 5:43
7 C-Town Smash 1:29
8 Steinbolt 7:44
9 An Arched Pathway 4:06
10 Telluric Piece 1:53
11 District Line II 8:33
12 Circlewave 6:28
13 Tetra-Sync 9:27
14 Tommib Help Buss 2:10
15 Every Day I Love 2:36

What to play next

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