DJ Shadow - Our Pathetic Age

Our Pathetic Age is DJ Shadow’s ambitious 2019 double album, presented here on double vinyl. The project opens with the high-energy single Rocket Fuel featuring De La Soul, a track that helped introduce the album’s bold and wide-ranging sound.

The first half of the album is an 11-track instrumental suite that showcases Shadow’s ability to blur genres, moving through cinematic moods, breakbeat rhythms, and experimental electronic textures. The second half shifts into a 14-track collection of vocal collaborations that highlight Shadow’s deep connections across hip-hop. Guests include Nas, Dave East, Run The Jewels, Ghostface Killah, and several other notable voices.

Both sides of Our Pathetic Age reveal a different dimension of DJ Shadow’s craft. The result is a dynamic and expansive record that balances intricately built instrumentals with powerful lyrical performances, making it an essential addition for fans and collectors alike.