Nikos Veliotis - Mugs On Speed

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Review by Dejan Trajkovic

Mugs On Speed by Nikos Veliotis: A Head-Spinning Dive into Abstract Electronica Alright, let’s talk about Mugs On Speed by Nikos Veliotis. This 2008 release from the UK is one of those albums that kinda sneaks up on you. It doesn’t hit you over the head with flashy hooks or predictable beats—it worms its way into your brain instead. If experimental electronic music is your thing (and even if it’s not), this record might just mess with your head in all the right ways. First off, yeah, the title track “Mugs On Speed” is wild. Like, imagine someone took a bunch of broken synths, threw them in a blender, and pressed play while everything exploded outwards. But here’s the kicker—it works. There’s something hypnotic about how chaotic yet strangely coherent it feels. You can tell Nikos isn’t playing it safe; he’s throwing sounds at the wall to see what sticks. And honestly? Most of it does stick. Listening to this track feels like being inside an alien spaceship where every button makes a different weird noise—but somehow, you don’t wanna leave because it’s so damn fascinating. Then there’s another moment—I won’t spoil which track—that hits like a punch to the gut. It starts off slow, almost lazy, but then BAM! Outta nowhere comes this layer of distorted static mixed with these hauntingly soft tones. I swear, it gave me goosebumps the first time I heard it. That mix of beauty and unease? Yeah, that’s what keeps pulling me back to this album. It’s like when you’re staring at a painting and suddenly realize it’s watching you back. Creepy? Maybe. Addictive? Absolutely. Nikos Veliotis clearly wasn’t trying to make easy listening here. He was experimenting, pushing boundaries, maybe even goofing around a bit. Whatever he did, it paid off. The production quality has this raw edge to it—like it could fall apart any second—but that only adds to the charm. It’s abstract, sure, but not in some pretentious art-school way. More like… someone letting their imagination run wild without caring too much about rules. So yeah, Mugs On Speed. Abstract, experimental, and totally unforgettable. It’s not for everyone, but isn’t that kinda the point? Sometimes music doesn’t need to be perfect or polished—it just needs to make you feel something. And this album? Oh man, it made me feel plenty. Random thought: If this album were a person, it’d probably be the guy at a party who says weird stuff no one understands until hours later when you’re lying in bed thinking, “Wait… was he right?”

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Artist: Nikos Veliotis
Album: Mugs On Speed
Rating: 5.0

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Filename: nikos-veliotis-mugs-on-speed.zip
  • MP3 size: 7.9 mb
  • FLAC size: 39.6 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Mugs On Speed12:30

Labels

Compost And Height

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Formats

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  • MP3
  • 128 kbps

Credits

RoleCredit
PerformerNikos Veliotis

Notes

9 tea mugs were put on a wide piece of marble, fed amphetamines, and recorded while dancing.

About Nikos Veliotis

Born in Athens, Greece. Active since the late 80s, initially through the greek electronic band In Trance 95 later shifting towards the experimental field in both audio and video. Since the late 90s he has pushed the boundaries of sound and image using unorthodox cello techniques, floating long sustained sounds or silences and multilateral abstract visuals, overlays of digital trash and other digital found material. He has extensively performed in international festivals.

Real Name

    • Νίκος Βελιώτης (Nikos Veliotis)

Name Vars

  • N. Veliotis
  • N. Velliotis
  • NV
  • Nicios Veliotis
  • Nick J. Veliotis
  • Nickos Veliotis
  • Nicos Veliotis
  • Nik J. Veliotis
  • Nik Veliotis
  • Nikos
  • Nikos Velliotis
  • Veliotis
  • Ν. Βελιώτης
  • Νίκος Βελιώτης
  • Νίκος Βελλιώτης

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Mugs On Speed* by Nikos Veliotis is a wild mix of abstract and experimental electronic sounds. Released in 2008 in the UK, it’s one of those hidden gems that pushes boundaries. The entire album is just one track, also called "Mugs On Speed." It’s like a continuous journey into sound exploration. Nikos Veliotis pulled it off as the sole performer, and it came out on the label Compost And Height. If you’re into music that challenges the norm, this one’s worth checking out.