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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • immersive melodies for deep focus
  • atmospheric soundscapes for exploration
  • dynamic shifts through listening
  • short tracks for quick engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer structured, predictable formats

Where this album fits

Themes
digital isolation· euphoric build-ups· contemplative soundscapes
Career 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
Eric Prydz· Sasha· Above & Beyond
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Immunity by Jon Hopkins — Explores intricate soundscapes with emotional depth, blending organic and electronic elements.
A Moment Apart by Odesza — Shares euphoric build-ups and atmospheric textures, creating immersive listening experiences.
Epoch by Tycho — Combines contemplative melodies with a rich sonic palette, evoking feelings of introspection and serenity.

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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