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Becoming Insane
Electronic · 2007 · 4 tracks

Becoming Insane

Infected Mushroom

A high-octane collision of flamenco guitar, aggressive vocals, and maximalist psytrance. It is a relentless, cinematic descent into a state of frantic mania.

January 29, 2007 · YoYo Records (2)

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Becoming Insane represents the peak of Infected Mushroom's mid-2000s evolution, where the duo moved beyond the underground psytrance scene to embrace a massive, arena-ready sound. The track is a masterclass in tension and release, opening with an unexpected, virtuosic flamenco guitar performance that feels more like a classical recital than a rave. This organic warmth is quickly obliterated by a relentless, high-velocity kick drum and the signature 'squelching' synth textures that defined the genre. It is a sound that is both claustrophobic and expansive, capturing the frantic energy of a mind reaching its breaking point.

Tracklist · 4 Tracks
01
Becoming Insane (radio mix)
3:12
02
Becoming Insane
7:29
03
Deeply Disturbed (Infected remix)
9:05
04
Merlin (Infected remix)
8:23
Moments Worth Listening For
the sudden transition from the delicate flamenco guitar intro into the crushing 145 BPM psytrance kick
the mid-track breakdown where the vocals become a rhythmic chant against a wall of distorted synths
the final climax where the electric guitar leads mirror the synth melodies in a high-speed duel
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How does Becoming Insane sound next to the rest of Infected Mushroom's catalogue?

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The vocals lean far further into raspy than the rest of the catalogue.

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