AZ - Music For Scattered Brains

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Review by Laraib Saleem

Music For Scattered Brains by AZ: A Trippy, Genre-Bending Ride That Sticks With You If you're the kind of person who likes their music to feel like a weird fever dream but also sorta makes sense in the end, Music For Scattered Brains by AZ might be your jam. Released back in 2006 on labels SG Research and Atavistic, this album is like a kaleidoscope of sounds that don’t always play nice together—but somehow, it works. It’s tagged under rock, pop/rock, electronic, and even throws in some experimental post-rock vibes for good measure. And yeah, “Obscuro” is listed as a style, which honestly feels about right. The tracklist? Oh boy, it's all over the place (in a good way). There are multiple versions of songs with slightly different names or reworked intros—like "Trash Intro Or: How to Move Automatically," which pops up more than once. It’s confusing at first glance, but once you dive in, it starts to make its own kind of chaotic sense. One standout track has gotta be "The Killing-Me Anthem." I mean, c'mon—that title alone grabs your attention. The song itself hits hard with an eerie yet catchy energy. It’s got these jagged guitar riffs paired with glitchy electronics that sound like they’re falling apart mid-song, but instead of being annoying, it pulls you deeper into AZ’s world. It’s one of those tracks where halfway through, you realize you’ve been nodding along without even meaning to. Plus, the lyrics have this raw, almost desperate tone that sticks with you long after the song ends. Not gonna lie—it kinda feels like listening to someone unraveling while trying to hold it together, and that tension is what makes it unforgettable. Another banger is "Mr. Soyny Sings" (or maybe it’s “Mr. Sorry Sings”? Hard to tell because there are variations). This one feels like stumbling into a secret underground club where everyone’s vibing to something no one else knows about. The vocals here are hauntingly off-kilter, layered over droning synths and sporadic drum beats. It’s not polished or perfect—in fact, it’s kinda rough around the edges—but that’s exactly why it stands out. It’s the kind of song that makes you stop whatever you’re doing and just listen. Like, wait…what did I just hear? Let me replay that. Honestly, Music For Scattered Brains isn’t for everyone. If you’re looking for straightforward tunes with clear beginnings, middles, and ends, this ain’t it. But if you enjoy getting lost in soundscapes that challenge you, this album delivers big time. AZ seems less interested in making hits and more focused on creating an experience—one that’s messy, unpredictable, and oddly beautiful. Here’s the kicker though: listening to this album felt like reading someone’s diary from another dimension. Like, who thinks of naming a song “< 5 Sec.s” twice?! Yet somehow, it all ties together in this strange, cohesive mess. By the time I finished, I couldn’t decide if I wanted to laugh, cry, or go take a nap. Maybe that’s the point. Either way, hats off to AZ for crafting something so bizarrely compelling.

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Filename: az-music-for-scattered-brains.zip
  • MP3 size: 141 mb
  • FLAC size: 1824 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Trash Intro Or: How to Move Automatically0:44
The Killing-Me Anthem6:02
Living World Intro00:15
A Dual Mono Duett4:57
Pleas Made Against Stasis1:46
New Extricate Rugs1:51
The Killing Me Anthem6:15
Mr. Sorry Sings3:45
Soundtrack Trds. The Future Of Societal Relations7:15
New Extricate Pangs1:50
Circus World Intro0:15
Soundtrack TWDS. The Future of Sociated Relations02:48
Our Toy Distraction0:14
Day 1 Tapes3:15
Soundtrack Twds. The Future of Societal Relations7:14
New Extricate Pugs01:50
A Dual-Mono Duett5:03
Mr. Soyry Sings3:42
Please Made Agst Stasis1:42
[Untitled Track]01:46
Sour Toy Distraction3:23
Trash Intro Or: How To Move Automatically0:51
Soundtrack Towards The Future Of Societal Relations2:48
5 Sec. S3:6
Trash Intro: How to Move Automatically04:41
A Dual-Mono Duet5:3
< 5 Sec.s3:07
Thrash Intro or How To Move Automatically0:51
< 5 Secs3:04
Mr. Soyny Sings03:45

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Catalog Numbers

  • SGR 001
  • ALP81CD

Labels

  • SG Research
  • Atavistic

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • CD
  • Album
  • Reissue

Companies

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Notes

  • originally released on vinyl 5/95
  • Manufactured in Canada
  • Packaging: opaque white jewel case with stickered artwork (black print on silver background) and 12 page (newsprint) booklet

Barcodes

  • Barcode: 735286198126
  • Matrix / Runout: MADE IN CANADA BY AMERIC DISC OWL01<0241>ALP81CD

About AZ

Real Name

    • Azita Youssefi

Name Vars

  • A Z
  • A.Z.
  • AZ
  • AZ--
  • Az
  • Azita
  • Azita Y
  • Azita Youseffi
  • Azita Yousefi
  • Youseffi
  • Youssefi

Aliases

  • Azita

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Music For Scattered Brains* by AZ is a wild mix of genres like Post-Rock, Experimental, and Alternative/Indie Rock. Released in 2006 in the US, it’s packed with quirky track titles like "Trash Intro Or: How to Move Automatically" and even has multiple versions of the same song scattered throughout. It’s like a puzzle for your ears!