Mr. Oizo - Half A Scissor Official

Mr. Oizo's Moustache (Half a Scissor) : A Demented Masterpiece

: Seeking to avoid the clutter of physical gear, Dupieux switched to a digital workflow, utilizing Apple Logic Pro to construct the album’s complex structures. Mr. Oizo - Half a scissor

: Despite the initial confusion, the album gained a cult following among electronic aficionados. In 2011, it was re-issued by Steve Ellison (Flying Lotus) on his Brainfeeder label, who called it "one of the most inspiring electronic records ever made". Cultural Impact In 2011, it was re-issued by Steve Ellison

At the time of its release, the album was so experimental that it nearly alienated his original fan base and label. : According to Flying Lotus, the original label

: Dupieux himself holds a nuanced view of the project, famously stating in an interview with Clash Magazine that "76% of this record is very inspired," while the rest is "terrible and not really interesting".

: According to Flying Lotus, the original label that released the record thought it was "unlistenable" and didn't believe in its commercial potential.

: Critics have noted the album's "AD/HD pacing," which favors rapid-fire cuts and noise manipulation over the traditional build-ups found in house music. Critical Reception and "Unlistenability"