Bad Jubies

Released in early 2016, Bad Jubies represents a fascinating departure for Rich Vreeland (Disasterpeace). While his work on soundtracks like It Follows or Hyper Light Drifter is defined by sustained tension and atmospheric world-building, Bad Jubies is an exercise in extreme brevity. The album consists of 17 tracks, most of which clock in under 40 seconds, totaling less than eight minutes of music. This 'micro-album' format highlights Vreeland's ability to establish a melodic hook and a specific sonic texture almost instantaneously. Critically, it serves as a bridge between his early chiptune roots and his more sophisticated modern sound design, utilizing FM synthesis and glitch techniques to create a whimsical, cartoonish aesthetic. It is a cult favorite among fans for its sheer density of ideas and its refusal to adhere to traditional song structures, functioning more like a suite of musical haikus than a standard LP.