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Where's the Drop?

deadmau5 · 2018

67 min · 15 tracks · house · electronica · electro house

A sonic exploration of atmospheric soundscapes intertwined with intricate beats and immersive melodies.

Why this album works

The album was well-received, showcasing deadmau5's ability to blend various electronic genres while pushing the boundaries of dance music. Tracks like 'monophobia' gained significant attention for their innovative production techniques and were highlights in live performances, further cementing deadmau5's influence on the EDM landscape.
Best for
wave-like pacing with peaks immersive melodies for deep focus atmospheric soundscapes for exploration
Context
Released on January 1, 2018, 'Where's the Drop?' is deadmau5's sixth studio album, following his critically acclaimed work 'W:/2016ALBUM/' from 2016. At this point in his career, deadmau5 was solidifying his status as a leading figure in electronic music, experimenting with more complex compositions and deeper emotional narratives.
Stylistic neighbors
Paul van Dyk· Armin van Buuren· Aly & Fila

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 imaginary friends (ov) 1:43
  • 2 luxuria (ov) 3:23
  • 3 coelacanth (ov) 7:52
  • 4 acedia (ov) 5:47
  • 5 avaritia (ov) 2:58
  • 6 monophobia (ov) 5:38
  • 7 gula (ov) 2:16
  • 8 invidia (ov) 3:19

Disc 2

  • 1 unjaded (ov) 3:32
  • 2 ira (ov) 5:29
  • 3 fn pig (ov) 8:32
  • 4 hr 8938 cephei (ov) 5:52
  • 5 superbia (ov) 4:23
  • 6 caritas (ov) 1:38
  • 7 strobe (ov) 5:11

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