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4x4=12

Deadmau5Audio CD
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (89 customer reviews)

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Joel Zimmerman doesn’t like being called a DJ. The 28-year-old dance music phenomenon from Toronto, better known as Deadmau5, rolls his eyes a the description, which he sees as a hopelessly outdated way of describing what he does. His sets are closer to live performances. He plays mostly his own material, assembling tracks on the fly, using cutting edge computer technology, including ... Read more in Amazon's Deadmau5 Store

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  • Audio CD (December 7, 2010)
  • Original Release Date: 2010
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Ultra Records
  • ASIN: B00474ADMU
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (89 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,798 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. Some Chords
2. Sofi Needs a Ladder
3. A City In Florida
4. Bad Selection
5. Animal Rights (feat. Wolfgang Gartner)
6. I Said - Michael Woods Remix (feat. Chris Lake)
7. Cthulhu Sleeps
8. Right This Second
9. Raise Your Weapon
10. One Trick Pony
11. Everything Before

Editorial Reviews

"4 x 4 = 12" is the debut artist album from dance music A-lister deadmau5, with 11 brand-new tracks. It's no exaggeration to say that he's the most exciting name in clubland right now, with a GRAMMY nomination, a JUNO award for Dance Recording of the Year for his CD collection "For Lack of a Better Name", a performance at the 2010 Winter Olympics and MTV booked him as the house act for their 2010 Video Music Awards. Over the last years he's released a string of club and radio friendly chart-toppers, and this album promises to produce an equal plethora of hits

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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars An old mau5 really can learn new tricks. February 10, 2011
By Josh B
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
As a fan of deadmau5's previous studio albums (Random Album Title and For Lack of a Better Name), I knew I wanted to buy this album, if only for the sake of having another one. The track "Some Chords", released as a single previously, was good enough that I had high hopes for the rest of the album. In the end, I have discovered that "4x4=12" represents a new style for deadmau5. Joel Zimmerman's experiments with collaborative tracks and alternate genres (dubstep) have turned out well, mixing up the sound while still maintaining the distinctive flavor that his fans know and love.

The album begins with "Some Chords", a track that any fan of "Ghosts N Stuff" will immediately enjoy. The balance is shifted, though, with "Sofi Needs a Ladder". This track, one of two in the album featuring fellow artist SOFI, sets itself apart with aggressive beats and angry female vocals. While not a typical deadmau5 track at all, it still has some potential, though I personally didn't enjoy it as much.

After this departure is finished, the album kicks back into the mau5's usual territory with the rowdy "A City in Florida". Deep, fast-paced beats and full bass create a wild ride, which blends into a more stacatto track, "Bad Selection". Next up is a collaborative track entitled "Animal Rights", one of my favorites from the album. With a sound reminiscent of Daft Punk, this one is full of win, with arpeggiated electronic noises and eccentric melodic bits.

The lighthearted mood shifts with the next track, "I said", another collaborative piece. The lights go out for this one, which has a creepy, visceral feeling. The surreal tones continue with the intense original track "Cthulhu Sleeps", whose wobbling, pulsing vibe carries the beat well. The album hits a peaceful section for a moment with the next track, "Right This Second", featuring a synth-heavy melodic intro that builds up tension and drops into an urgent beat.

Next comes a notable switch in the form of the track "Raise Your Weapon". Featuring vocals by Greta Svabo Bech, the track is soothing, a bit mournful, and skillfully executed. Halfway through, deadmau5 hits listeners with a grinding dubstep beat that throws the piece into chaos and eventually resolves itself into a calm flow of sound.

That calm is broken by SOFI's second appearance with "One Trick Pony", a track that threatens to rip the album apart with its grating rap lyrics and unvaried roughness. Anyone brave enough to listen to the whole track is subjected to an onslaught of violent noise tied together by Sofi Toufa's angry rapping.

Perhaps the chaos can be appreciated, though, when the final track is reached. "Everything Before" settles the noise down into a classic deadmau5 house beat, with some eerie melodic elements to complete the mood. The track's execution recalls Joel's work in "Random Album Title" and is easily recognized by longtime listeners. With this return to his roots, deadmau5 closes an album that is quite the ride.

Overall, this is an album worth buying. Several tracks are absolutely mind-blowing, and though one or two lack the same appeal deadmau5's work usually has, the compilation still manages to shine. I give it 4 out of 5.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Math lesson: 4x4=12 in Base-14 number system. January 20, 2013
By R. Moss
Format:Audio CD
In our normal Base-10, decimal number system each digit is a power of 10.

4x4 = 16 = 1x10 + 6x1

In a Base-14, tetradecimal number system each digit is a power of 14.

4x4 = 12 = 1x14 + 2x1

The album title is only true if you are using a very awkward numbering system invented by someone with 7 fingers on each hand.
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Deadmau5's best album yet December 28, 2010
Format:Audio CD
I've been on the fence where Deadmau5 is concerned. His production style is simply amazing, but his song-writing is really, really formulaic--even more so than most progressive house. He has a style, but he just sticks to it a little too close for my happiness. However, this appears to have changed with 4x4=12, his best album to date.

Of particular note are the tracks with vocalist SOFI (no idea who she is, but she works well with the Deadmau5 style) and Greta Svabo Bech, on the surprisingly sensitive "Raise Your Weapon." Who would have guessed Deadmau5 would feature a song about the difficulties of a relationship, featuring delicate piano chords, and it would still work?

One of the interesting innovations to the Deadmau5 style is his foray into dubstep with "One Trick Pony." For a producer with such amazingly engineered bass, the move to dubstep is just perfect. I would love to see more of this from Deadmau5 on his next album. "Animal Rights" is another standout track with a great lo-fi synth melody and that phenomenal bass drum that he does so well.

If you're a seasoned fan, you should absolutely buy this. If you're skeptical of Deadmau5, this will clearly demonstrate that the guy has real song-writing talent. Finally, if you're new to Deadmau5, this is the one to start with. If you like anything resembling progressive house or tech house, you'll definitely enjoy this. It's just really good music!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars I Love It!
My first Deadmau5 record and I love it. It was recorded very well. I think new music is recorded digitally so getting an analogue copy is kind of backward right? Read more
Published 8 days ago by Sturchionix
5.0 out of 5 stars DEADMAU5, Need I say more.
Deadmau5 is just great and he continues to wow me with his music. Every song and album is unique and totally different. This one is no exception.
Published 11 days ago by underoath23
4.0 out of 5 stars Great track.
Raise Your Weapon is a GREAT song. My one complaint is the dubstep about half way through the track. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Pom Pom
5.0 out of 5 stars New to Deadmau5
Simply one of the best workout or kickstarting set of tracks on the market. I like Combichrist, and a friend introduced me to Deadmau5 and I've since acquired 4 albums on MP3. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dave Rich
5.0 out of 5 stars Not typical for me
I don't typically delve into the world of electronica but this is very relaxing and facilitates me doing my homework.
Published 1 month ago by Tristan
5.0 out of 5 stars great music
I got this because I heard it on pandora radio. The entire album is great. I can access it through amazon app on my phone or computer.
Published 1 month ago by ski_omega_3
5.0 out of 5 stars Dubstep
deadmau5 is a great Dubstep band and I am glad that it is on my I-pod and it sounds great in my car what can I say.
Published 2 months ago by Brendon Kerley
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
I new I liked deadmou5 but this album is awesome. Easily bought and a quick download. A few more words to satisfy the minimum word requirement.
Published 2 months ago by Noodle
5.0 out of 5 stars Love deadmau5!!!
Sounds great!!! Always keeps you going!!! Can't wait to go see deadmau5 live!!! Love this one!!! Will definitely download more deadmau5!!!
Published 2 months ago by salsagoddess
5.0 out of 5 stars I love me some Deadmau five
this was the first album I purchased by this artist and I really enjoy it. I will be making more purchases from this artist among others also.
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