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Released 12 years ago this June

while(1<2)

deadmau5 · 2014

146 min · 26 tracks · house · electronica · electro house

Intricate electronic soundscapes blend progressive house with a touch of dark introspection and playful experimentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • intricate soundscapes for exploration
  • wave-like pacing with contrasts
  • playful experimentation throughout
  • immersive listening for deep focus

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Themes
experimental soundscapes· hypnotic grooves
Career context
Released on June 17, 2014, 'while(1<2)' marked deadmau5's first album since his commercial peak with 'Album Title Goes Here' in 2012. This album showcases a shift towards more experimental sounds, as it was produced during a time when he was exploring deeper emotional themes and new production techniques. It represents both a continuation of his established style and an artistic evolution.
Stylistic neighbors
Eric Prydz· Sasha· Above & Beyond
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Overgrown by James Blake — Features intricate sound design and emotional depth, blending electronic with introspective themes.
Beautiful Rewind by Four Tet — Explores experimental rhythms and textures while maintaining hypnotic grooves throughout the album.
Awake by Tycho — Combines ambient soundscapes with rhythmic elements, evoking a similar introspective atmosphere.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Avaritia 6:43
  • 2 Coelacanth I 2:46
  • 3 Ice Age (deadmau5 remix) 6:51
  • 4 My Pet Coelacanth 8:14
  • 5 Infra Turbo Pigcart Racer 9:36
  • 6 Terrors in My Head 8:37
  • 7 Creep 5:37
  • 8 Somewhere Up Here 5:10
  • 9 Phantoms Can’t Hang 9:15
  • 10 Gula 6:57

Disc 2

  • 1 Acedia 6:25
  • 2 Invidia 3:16
  • 3 Errors in My Bread 5:17
  • 4 Survivalism (deadmau5 remix) 3:37
  • 5 Silent Picture 3:38
  • 6 Rlyehs Lament 4:48
  • 7 Superbia 2:14
  • 8 Mercedes 9:38
  • 9 Bleed 4:00
  • 10 Ira 2:38
  • 11 Monday 3:45
  • 12 A Moment to Myself 3:28
  • 13 Pets 7:31
  • 14 Coelacanth II 2:36
  • 15 Seeya 6:40
  • 16 Petting Zoo 7:30

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