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Are You Shpongled?

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Are You Shpongled? is the debut studio album by the British electronic music project Shpongle, released in 1998 on Twisted Records. The duo consists of Simon Posford and Raja Ram, who utilized the album to establish the "psybient" genre by fusing psychedelic trance rhythms with ambient textures. It incorporates a wide variety of global instrumentation and vocal samples, serving as a highly influential release within the psychedelic and electronic music communities.

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Who are the members of the musical project Shpongle?

Shpongle is a British electronic music duo consisting of Simon Posford and Raja Ram. Simon Posford handles the digital production and engineering, while Raja Ram contributes flute performances and conceptual ideas.

What genre of music is the album Are You Shpongled?

The 1998 album is widely credited with helping to establish the psybient genre. It fuses psychedelic trance rhythms with ambient textures, world music influences, and complex sound design.

What record label released Are You Shpongled?

The album was released in 1998 on Twisted Records, an independent label founded by Simon Posford. Twisted Records remains one of the most prominent labels in the global psychedelic trance and ambient scenes.

What is the longest track on Are You Shpongled?

The closing track, ...And the Day Turned to Fading Night, is the longest song on the album, running well over 20 minutes. Fans often praise the track for its intricate layering and seamless transition between varied electronic tempos.

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