Is Vicious Delicious a good place to start with Infected Mushroom?

Yes, Vicious Delicious is recommended as a starting point for new Infected Mushroom listeners. A pulsating blend of psychedelic trance and electronic soundscapes that captivates with its intricate production and energetic rhythms. Released in 2007, Vicious Delicious marked Infected Mushroom's sixth studio album, following their successful release of Converting Vegetarians in 2004. At this point in their career, they had already established themselves as pioneers within the psytrance scene, known for their innovative blend of genres and high-energy performances.

Who is Vicious Delicious for?

Vicious Delicious works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and layered, dense sonic textures.

How many songs are on Vicious Delicious?

Vicious Delicious has 11 tracks, running approximately 70 minutes.

Vicious Delicious

Infected Mushroom · 2007

70 min · 11 tracks · trance

A pulsating blend of psychedelic trance and electronic soundscapes that captivates with its intricate production and energetic rhythms.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Becoming Insane Start here — This track showcases a perfect fusion of catchy melodies and driving beats, epitomizing the album's energetic vibe and thematic exploration of insanity.
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Artillery — With its explosive basslines and layered synths, this track represents a hallmark of Infected Mushroom's signature sound, creating an immersive audio experience.
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Heavyweight — The complex arrangements and dynamic shifts in this track highlight the duo's technical prowess, making it a standout piece that encapsulates their creative vision.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album showcases intricate production and energetic rhythms, making it a notable entry in the trance genre.

What we noticed

The album features complex layering of synths and samples, with tracks often building to climactic drops that energize the listener.
The use of vocal samples is prevalent, with some tracks featuring spoken word elements that add an additional layer to the electronic soundscapes.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

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

long, immersive listening sessions
dynamic emotional journeys
layered, dense sonic textures
gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Gained significant recognition, reaching number 1 on Beatport Top 100.
Themes: psychedelic landscapes· mind-altering rhythms
Career context: Released in 2007, Vicious Delicious marked Infected Mushroom's sixth studio album, following their successful release of Converting Vegetarians in 2004. At this point in their career, they had already established themselves as pioneers within the psytrance scene, known for their innovative blend of genres and high-energy performances.
Stylistic neighbors: Shpongle· Hallucinogen· Ott