Alright, let’s dive into 25 25 by Zebra Mu. This one’s a wild ride, and if you’re into experimental electronic stuff, it’s got some real gems that’ll stick with ya. Released back in 2015 on Quagga Curious Sounds (cool name, right?), this UK-based project blends noise, lo-fi vibes, musique concrète, and just straight-up weirdness. It’s not for everyone, but hey, that’s kinda the point.
First off, there’s no tracklist info here aside from “Untitled,” so I’m gonna focus on that one—and yeah, trust me, it’s memorable. The thing about “Untitled” is how it just throws you into this chaotic swirl of sounds. Like, imagine someone took a broken radio, a blender, and maybe an old piano left out in the rain, then mashed ‘em all together. But somehow—it works? There are these glitchy textures layered over what sounds like field recordings of... I dunno, maybe birds fighting or something? It’s hard to describe without sounding like I’m making it up, but it feels alive, y’know? You can tell Zebra Mu wasn’t trying to make anything “pretty” here—they were just letting the chaos breathe.
Another standout moment—I mean, honestly, the whole album flows as one big piece, so picking tracks feels kinda arbitrary—but there’s this other section where things get super minimal. It’s almost like they strip everything away, leaving just this eerie drone buzzin’ in your ears. Then BAM, outta nowhere, this distorted beat kicks in, all jagged and uneven. Feels like walking through a dark alley at night and suddenly hearing footsteps behind you. Spooky but kinda thrilling too.
What makes 25 25 stick in my head isn’t just the sound itself—it’s the vibe. Listening to it feels like stepping into someone else’s dream, except their dream is equal parts fascinating and kinda unsettling. It doesn’t hold your hand or explain itself; instead, it leaves space for you to fill in the blanks. And sure, sometimes it’s messy, but isn’t life kinda messy too?
So yeah, would I recommend this to everyone? Nah. If you’re lookin’ for catchy hooks or sing-along lyrics, this ain’t it. But if you dig music that challenges you, pushes boundaries, and makes you go “what the hell did I just listen to?”—then give 25 25 a shot. Honestly, after listening to it, I couldn’t decide whether I loved it or hated it. Maybe that’s the sign of something truly unique. Or maybe I just need more coffee. Either way, worth checking out!
