Army of Mushrooms

"Army of Mushrooms" is the ninth studio album by the Israeli electronic duo Infected Mushroom, released on May 8, 2012. The album represents a notable shift in their musical style, incorporating more elements of dubstep and electro house, diverging from their traditional psychedelic trance roots.

This album explores a broad range of electronic genres, reflecting a more experimental phase in the duo's career. It includes tracks like "Never Mind," which captures their signature psychedelic sound but with a modern twist, and "U R So F****d," a track that leans heavily into dubstep influences.

One of the standout features of the album is its cover of "The Pretender" by the Foo Fighters, showcasing their adaptability in genre blending and reinterpretation of rock music within an electronic framework.

"Army of Mushrooms" follows their 2009 album "Legend of the Black Shawarma" and precedes "Friends on Mushrooms." It highlights Infected Mushroom's ongoing evolution and continued experimentation in the electronic music landscape, marking a pivotal moment that expanded their sound palette and engaged a broader audience.

The album was released under Dim Mak Records, further illustrating their connection with labels that are home to various electronic and dance music innovators. As a whole, "Army of Mushrooms" was received with mixed reviews, praised for its bold experimentation, but critiqued by some fans for the departure from the duo's earlier sounds.