5 Years of mau5
deadmau5 · 2014
134 min · 20 tracks · house · electronica · electro house
A pulsating journey through the nuances of electronic soundscapes, blending melodic depth with rhythmic intensity.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic remixes for varied energy pulsating rhythms for dancing wave-like pacing for engagement
- Context
- By the time '5 Years of mau5' was released in late 2014, deadmau5 had solidified his place as a leading figure in electronic music following his breakthrough album 'For Lack of a Better Name' in 2009. This compilation reflects on his influential work over five years, showcasing both original tracks and remixes that highlight his evolving sound and significant impact on the EDM scene.
- If you like
- house, electronica, electro house
5 Years of mau5 is an album by deadmau5, released in 2014. A pulsating journey through the nuances of electronic soundscapes, blending melodic depth with rhythmic intensity. This album serves as a retrospective of deadmau5's career, featuring tracks that have charted prominently on electronic music charts, including 'Ghosts 'n' Stuff' which remains a staple in EDM playlists. The remixes included within the album also illustrate his influence on fellow artists and his role in shaping the electro house genre during this period. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 5 Years of mau5 sound like?
A pulsating journey through the nuances of electronic soundscapes, blending melodic depth with rhythmic intensity. Rooted in house and electronica.
What makes 5 Years of mau5 by deadmau5 notable?
This album serves as a retrospective of deadmau5's career, featuring tracks that have charted prominently on electronic music charts, including 'Ghosts 'n' Stuff' which remains a staple in EDM playlists. The remixes included within the album also illustrate his influence on fellow artists and his role in shaping the electro house genre during this period. By the time '5 Years of mau5' was released in late 2014, deadmau5 had solidified his place as a leading figure in electronic music following his breakthrough album 'For Lack of a Better Name' in 2009. This compilation reflects on his influential work over five years, showcasing both original tracks and remixes that highlight his evolving sound and significant impact on the EDM scene.
Who is 5 Years of mau5 for?
5 Years of mau5 works well if you're into dynamic remixes for varied energy, pulsating rhythms for dancing and wave-like pacing for engagement.
How many songs are on 5 Years of mau5?
5 Years of mau5 has 20 tracks, running approximately 134 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Ghosts 'n' Stuff Standout 5:28
- 2 Raise Your Weapon Standout 8:22
- 3 I Remember (vocal mix) 9:53
- 4 Some Chords 7:27
- 5 Strobe (club edit) Standout 6:19
- 6 The Veldt 8:39
- 7 Brazil (2nd edit) 6:39
- 8 Aural Psynapse 7:30
- 9 Not Exactly 9:15
- 10 Sofi Needs a Ladder 6:41
Disc 2
- 1 Some Chords (Dillon Francis remix) 4:53
- 2 Ghosts 'n' Stuff (Chuckie remix) 6:03
- 3 The Veldt (edit) 6:27
- 4 Maths (Botnek remix) 4:23
- 5 Raise Your Weapon (Madeon extended remix) 4:17
- 6 Strobe (Michael Woods 2014 remix) 7:11
- 7 I Remember (Shiba San remix) 5:35
- 8 Raise Your Weapon (Wax Motif remix) 4:33
- 9 Sofi Needs a Ladder (Pig&Dan remix) 7:40
- 10 Ghosts 'n' Stuff (Nero remix) 6:55
Release Date
November 24, 2014
Artist Origin
Canada
Runtime
134 min 18 sec
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