Drums of Death (album)

Drums of Death is a studio album by DJ Shadow, released in 1994. It is often categorized as an early example of trip hop and downtempo electronic music. The album is characterized by its dense layering of samples, heavy use of breakbeats, and a dark, atmospheric mood.

The album's title is a reference to the 1945 film of the same name, also known as The Mystery of the Marie Celeste.

Drums of Death was initially released as a limited-edition vinyl pressing and was influential within the underground electronic music scene. It has since been re-released in various formats. Despite its limited original availability, the album is regarded as an important and influential work in DJ Shadow's discography and a cornerstone of the developing trip hop genre in the mid-1990s. The album's distinct soundscape helped establish DJ Shadow as a prominent figure in the instrumental hip-hop and electronic music landscapes.