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The third studio release from Deadmau5, featuring the charting hit 'I Remember' and the rhythmically unique track 'Slip'.

Random Album Title is the third studio album by Canadian electronic music producer Deadmau5, released by Ultra Records and Mau5trap on September 2, 2008. This project marked a significant milestone in the artist's career, featuring singles such as "Faxing Berlin," "Not Exactly," and the collaboration with Kaskade titled "I Remember." Following the success of "I Remember" in the UK, the album later entered the UK Albums Chart at number 31 in May 2009. The record showcases a distinct production style where specific tracks like "Slip" feature hooks that intentionally fall out of time with the beat and melody.

Quick Facts

Artist

Deadmau5

Released

September 2, 2008

Recorded

2006–2008

Genre

Progressive house
electro house
ambient house
trance

Length

83:10 (unmixed version); 72:33 (mixed version)

Label

Mau5trap
Ultra (US)
Ministry of Sound (UK)

Producer

Joel Zimmerman

Lore & Background

Within the album's specific composition details lies a story of tribute and technical experimentation. The track "Arguru" was written solely by Deadmau5 in memory of Juan Antonio Arguelles Rius, an audio software developer and musician nicknamed Arguru. Another defining moment of the album's creation involves the track "Slip," named specifically because its hook intentionally falls out of time with the beat and melody, creating a unique rhythmic dissonance. The original mix of "Faxing Berlin" presents a stark contrast in length compared to the mixed album version; while the album version runs only 2:36, the original mix stretches to 8:37. In continuous mixes, these tracks are preceded by an acoustic piano intro lasting until the 4:15 mark, whereas unmixed versions replace both with the full original mix.

Reader's Guide

For listeners exploring this album, note that the track listing varies by format due to label issues. Specifically, "Faxing Berlin" was removed from vinyl and streaming track lists. However, for those seeking the full experience, unmixed versions of the continuous mixes replace the shortened tracks with the original mix of "Faxing Berlin." The album serves as a document of Deadmau5's transition into mainstream recognition, highlighted by its entry into the UK Albums Chart at number 31 in May 2009. Fans should pay close attention to the structural quirks, such as the off-beat hook in "Slip," and the historical context of "Arguru" honoring Juan Antonio Arguelles Rius.

Track listing

Mixed version

No.	Title	Length
1	Sometimes Things Get, Whatever	7:15
2	Complications	5:31
3	Slip	6:44
4	Some Kind of Blue	6:19
5	Brazil (2nd Edit)	5:33
6	Alone with You	7:30
7	I Remember (with Kaskade; vocals by Haley Gibby; co-written by Ryan Raddon and Finn Bjarnson)	9:07
8	Faxing Berlin (piano acoustic version)	1:39
9	Faxing Berlin	2:36
10	Not Exactly	8:00
11	Arguru (co-written by Chris Lake)	5:30
12	So There I Was	6:49
Total length		72:33

Unmixed version

No.	Title	Length
1	Sometimes Things Get, Whatever	8:20
2	Complications	9:52
3	Slip	7:43
4	Some Kind of Blue	7:59
5	Brazil (2nd Edit)	6:37
6	Alone with You	8:11
7	I Remember (with Kaskade; vocals by Haley Gibby; co-written by Ryan Raddon and Finn Bjarnson)	9:53
8	Faxing Berlin	8:41
9	Not Exactly	9:15
10	So There I Was	6:45
Total length		83:16