Friday, February 3, 2012

Deadmau5 at Play Vol. 1 REVIEW

Yo, this is Carl the Chronical of Monocle here to hit wit a track by track review of Vol. 1 of Deadmau5 at Play. 

Track 1 (Vanishing Point) - This track is very typical of Mau5's style, good build at the beginning, and a solid production overall. The bass is heavily synthesized with good KORG style melodies over the top. Overall 6.5/10

Track 2 (Sex Lies Audiotape) - SEX. LIES. AUDIOTAPE. Ugh. The hook is ridiculous in a bad way, the song is repetitive even for techno, and it never really moves (no drops, filters etc.) 3/10

Track 3 (Cocktail Queen) - This song is an atrocious mix of one-note bass, a whiny hook from Melleefresh that makes my brain quiver with horror, and kids club rave quality. If you're going to listen to this song, start listening at 3:30 and pop a pill for good measure. 3.5/10

Track 4 (Faxing Berlin) - The drum kit he uses is uniquely influenced with lots of cowbell. This reminds me of the Deadmau5 we all know and love (Some Chords anyone?). Give this one a listen. 8.5/10

Track 5 (Hey Baby - Adam K Dirty Remix) - Shoot me now. 0.5/10

Track 6 (Turning Point) - This is a collection of obscure techno sounds gathered together into one big melting pot named Turning Point. 3/10

Track 7 (This is the Hook) - Oh no...  NOT ANOTHER ONE.... :'(    2.5/10

Track 8 (1981) - Funky. That is all.  7/10

Track 9 (Dr. Funkenstein) - Besides the fact that it sounds like the computer is saying Dr. Fuckinstein, not bad. 6/10

Track 10 (Afterhours) - What a lame ending. 4/10

Overall not a huge fan of the album, averages in at 4.5/10



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