WOW
Mouse on Mars · 2012
33 min · 13 tracks · intelligent dance music
An intricate blend of glitchy electronic textures and playful rhythms challenges the boundaries of intelligent dance music.
Top tracks — play these first
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HYM — This track exemplifies the duo's signature style by merging unconventional rhythms with lush sonic landscapes, making it a highlight of the EP.
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DOG Start here — With its dynamic interplay between beats and ambient sounds, DOG encapsulates the experimental essence of WOW, ensuring it stands out among the tracks.
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CAN — CAN showcases a more rhythmic approach, blending melodic elements with complex percussion that reflects the duo's ability to create engaging dance music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of playful energy
- quirky sounds for curious minds
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- experimental textures and rhythms
Maybe skip if you
- prefer traditional song structures
- want lengthy, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid EP that showcases the band's style but isn't widely recognized.
- Themes
- glitchy soundscapes· playful rhythms· experimental dance textures
- Career context
- Released in 2012, WOW marked Mouse on Mars' return after a six-year hiatus since their previous album, Varchar. This EP showcased their continued evolution, experimenting with shorter tracks while maintaining their innovative sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aphex Twin· Squarepusher· Boards of Canada
Tracklist
- 1 SOS 0:57
- 2 DOG Start here 3:51
- 3 HYM 4:18
- 4 VAX 3:30
- 5 PUN 3:46
- 6 BSD 0:19
- 7 ACD 4:20
- 8 APE 3:51
- 9 CAN 4:19
- 10 ESO 0:33
- 11 SUN 3:00
- 12 WOC 0:25
- 13 CAT 0:15
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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