Geogaddi

Background

Geogaddi was described by group member Michael Sandison as "a record for some sort of trial-by-fire, a claustrophobic, twisting journey that takes you into some pretty dark experiences before you reach the open air again." Compared to their previous releases, the duo aimed to record a project “with more facets, more detail and a kind of concentrated recipe of chaotic little melodies,” as well as something “more fuzzy and organic.” He claimed that the title is a combination of different words with a particular significance but that they wanted listeners to decide on their own interpretations.
The band recorded over 90 tracks for the album, ultimately choosing 23 based on how well they fit the project. Sandison stated that much of the album features acoustic instrumentation, though it may not be immediately evident. They received the idea to make the track time total 66 minutes and 6 seconds from Warp Records president Steve Beckett, his reasoning being to joke around with listeners and imply the Devil had created the album. The album has been noted for featuring references to numerology and cult leader David Koresh of the Branch Davidians.

Release

Geogaddi was first released in Japan on 13 February 2002. It was released by Warp on 18 February 2002 in Europe. The album has been released on compact disc, vinyl, digital download and as a limited edition compact disc.
The album is available in three formats: Standard jewel case CD packaging, limited edition hardbound book packaged with a CD and extra artwork enclosed, and a triple record package. Side F of the vinyl package, with the track "Magic Window" (which consists of nearly two minutes of silence), is uncut and contains a visible etching of a nude nuclear family.
The artwork of the album carries a distinct kaleidoscopic motif. The limited edition version comes with a 12-page booklet exhibiting artwork.

Trivia

"Beware the Friendly Stranger" is used as the background music for the animated web series Salad Fingers. "Gyroscope" and "You Could Feel The Sky" appeared in the soundtrack of the documentary Until the Light Takes Us by Aaron Aites. "Gyroscope" was used in the end credits of the horror movie Sinister by Scott Derrickson. "Music Is Math" was sampled in the track "Clouds as Witnesses" by New Orleans Hip-Hop duo Suicideboys.