Gamma is the third studio album by French DJ Gesaffelstein, released on 29 March 2024 through Columbia Records.[2] It was preceded by the single "Hard Dreams", a collaboration with Yan Wagner.[3]

Gamma
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Studio album by
Released29 March 2024 (2024-03-29)
Genre
Length27:06
LabelColumbia
ProducerGesaffelstein
Gesaffelstein chronology
Novo Sonic System
(2019)
Gamma
(2024)
Singles from Gamma
  1. "Hard Dreams"
    Released: 1 March 2024
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Pitchfork7.2/10[1]

Background and promotion

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Skrillex tweeted in March 2023 that Gesaffelstein had just played him his new album.[4] A trailer for the album was released upon its announcement in February 2024.[4] The album was called a return to Gesaffelstein's "raw industrial sound" and a "surrealist approach to hard dance music".[5]

Track listing

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All music is composed by Mike Lévy.

Gamma track listing
No.TitleLyricsLength
1."Digital Slaves"Yan Wagner1:54
2."Hard Dreams" (with Yan Wagner)Wagner2:50
3."Your Share of the Night"Wagner3:09
4."Hysteria" 1:55
5."The Urge"Wagner2:24
6."Mania" 2:35
7."Lost Love"Wagner2:33
8."The Perfect"Wagner2:24
9."Psycho" 2:04
10."Tyranny" 2:38
11."Emet" 2:40
Total length:27:06

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Sherburne, Philip. "Gesaffelstein: GAMMA Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
  2. ^ Murray, Robin (16 February 2024). "Gesaffelstein Announces New Album Gamma". Clash. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  3. ^ Heffler, Jason (1 March 2024). "Watch the Haunting Music Video for Gesaffelstein's New Single, "Hard dreams"". EDM.com. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  4. ^ a b Eede, Christian (16 February 2024). "Gesaffelstein announces new album, Gamma, shares trailer: Watch". DJ Mag. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  5. ^ Ross, Gemma (16 February 2024). "Gesaffelstein announces third studio album, Gamma". Mixmag. Retrieved 29 March 2024.