Edifier (album)

Edifier is the debut studio album by the British electronic music artist Squarepusher, released in 1996 on Warp Records. The album is notable for its fast tempo, complex rhythms, and eclectic mix of electronic music styles, including jungle, drum and bass, and IDM. It is considered a landmark release in the development of drill 'n' bass, a subgenre characterized by extremely fast tempos and intricate breakbeats. The album features a distinctive, often abrasive sound design, reflecting Squarepusher's experimental approach to electronic music production. Tracks frequently incorporate heavily processed samples and unconventional time signatures. While not a commercially mainstream album, "Edifier" was critically acclaimed and helped establish Squarepusher as a significant figure in electronic music. The album's title is evocative but its specific meaning in relation to the music is open to interpretation and has not been publicly elaborated upon by the artist.