Is Underground Communication a good place to start with Bassnectar?

Yes, Underground Communication is recommended as a starting point for new Bassnectar listeners. A kaleidoscopic blend of bass-heavy beats and psychedelic soundscapes that invites listeners into a vibrant dancefloor experience. When 'Underground Communication' was released in 2007, Bassnectar was establishing himself as a prominent figure in the electronic dance music scene. This album followed his earlier works and marked a significant step in his evolution as an artist, showcasing his signature style of heavy basslines and intricate production techniques.

Who is Underground Communication for?

Underground Communication works well if you're into dynamic flow with rhythmic peaks, psychedelic soundscapes for deep focus and for late-night exploration.

How many songs are on Underground Communication?

Underground Communication has 18 tracks, running approximately 79 minutes.

Underground Communication

Bassnectar · 2007

79 min · 18 tracks · electronic dance music

A kaleidoscopic blend of bass-heavy beats and psychedelic soundscapes that invites listeners into a vibrant dancefloor experience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Underground Communication Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's ethos with its infectious rhythm and immersive sound design, setting the tone for the entire experience.
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Bomb the Blocks — This track features a captivating build-up and explosive drops that highlight Bassnectar's ability to create an electrifying atmosphere on the dancefloor.
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Ridiculous Wobble — With its playful basslines and intricate layers, this track showcases Bassnectar's knack for blending humor with serious production skills.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

57 /100

Foothills

Higher than 48% of albums we've rated

The album effectively blends bass-heavy beats with psychedelic elements, creating a cohesive yet dynamic electronic experience.

What we noticed

Several tracks utilize heavy bass drops and intricate layering of synths, characteristic of the dubstep and glitch hop genres.
The first half of the album maintains a high energy level, while the latter half introduces more ambient and experimental soundscapes.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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

dynamic flow with rhythmic peaks
psychedelic soundscapes for deep focus
for late-night exploration
immersive bass-heavy listening experience
engaging auditory journey through layers

Maybe skip if you

dislike lengthy, evolving compositions
prefer straightforward, concise tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Solidified Bassnectar's reputation in electronic music and influenced dubstep and glitch hop.
Themes: vibrant dancefloor experience· psychedelic soundscapes· bass-heavy beats
Career context: When 'Underground Communication' was released in 2007, Bassnectar was establishing himself as a prominent figure in the electronic dance music scene. This album followed his earlier works and marked a significant step in his evolution as an artist, showcasing his signature style of heavy basslines and intricate production techniques.
Stylistic neighbors: Pretty Lights· GRiZ· Tiësto