Vexillology cover art

  Studio Album · No. 2

Vexillology Songwriting Credits by deadmau5

2006 Play Digital 10 tracks

Produced by deadmau5

Play Digital ElectronicProgressive HouseElectro HouseTechnoAmbient Electronic
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Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 10 of 10 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether deadmau5 carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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10 trackswritten by deadmau5 0 tracksoutside writers
deadmau5's roles on this album

Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

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By the Numbers

10
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2006
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Data Insight

All tracks on Vexillology were written and produced entirely by Joel Zimmermann with no outside collaborators. Like Get Scraped, it is a completely self-authored record predating his Mau5trap commercial period.

Vexillology is the second studio album by deadmau5 (Joel Zimmermann), released in November 2006 through Play Digital. Like its predecessor Get Scraped, the album was a self-produced and self-distributed work from Zimmermann's pre-fame years before Mau5trap and global touring had defined his public profile. The album title refers to the study of flags, a piece of dry intellectual humor characteristic of Zimmermann's public persona. Musically, Vexillology pushes further into deep electronic territory than Get Scraped, with longer structures and a more refined synthesizer palette that points toward the progressive house sound he would fully develop on Random Album Title. It remains the last album deadmau5 released before signing to Mau5trap and beginning his mainstream ascent.

Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
1981
Not documented Joel Thomas Zimmermann Joel Thomas Zimmermann -
2
Bounce
Not documented Joel Thomas Zimmermann Joel Thomas Zimmermann -
3
Dr. Funkenstein
Not documented Joel Thomas Zimmermann Joel Thomas Zimmermann -
4
Fustercluck
Not documented Joel Thomas Zimmermann Joel Thomas Zimmermann -
5
Lai
Not documented Joel Thomas Zimmermann Joel Thomas Zimmermann -
6
Orca
Not documented Joel Thomas Zimmermann Joel Thomas Zimmermann -
7
Plus
Not documented Joel Thomas Zimmermann Joel Thomas Zimmermann -
8
Apply Overnight
Not documented Joel Thomas Zimmermann Joel Thomas Zimmermann -
9
TL7
Not documented Joel Thomas Zimmermann Joel Thomas Zimmermann -
10
Trepid
Not documented Joel Thomas Zimmermann Joel Thomas Zimmermann -

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 1 contributor

JT
Joel Thomas Zimmermann
Writer · Producer
On this album10 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Vexillology

Who wrote the songs on Vexillology?
Joel Zimmermann (deadmau5) wrote and produced every track on Vexillology entirely on his own. There are no co-writers, guest vocalists, or outside producers on the album.
What does the word 'vexillology' mean?
Vexillology is the study of flags, their history, symbolism, and design. The album title reflects deadmau5's habit of choosing sardonic or obscure intellectual references for his release names, a trait that continued with Random Album Title and Album Title Goes Here.
When was Vexillology released?
Vexillology was released on November 6, 2006 through Play Digital. It was deadmau5's second album, following Get Scraped, and was distributed digitally before he signed to Mau5trap.
How does Vexillology compare to Get Scraped?
Vexillology pushes further into deep electronic territory with longer track structures and a more refined synthesizer palette than Get Scraped. It points toward the progressive house sound deadmau5 would fully develop on Random Album Title, though it still reflects an artist in development rather than at his commercial peak.
Was Vexillology a commercial success?
No. Vexillology was a self-distributed pre-fame release with no mainstream chart presence. It was not commercially promoted and has no documented sales or certifications.

Sources

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