Is Exit Planet Dust a good place to start with The Chemical Brothers?

Yes, Exit Planet Dust is recommended as a starting point for new The Chemical Brothers listeners. A pulsating blend of electronic beats and psychedelic melodies that redefined dance music's boundaries. Exit Planet Dust marked The Chemical Brothers' debut album, released on June 26, 1995. At this point, the duo had gained attention through their remix work and singles like 'Leave Home,' setting the stage for their innovative approach to electronic music. This album positioned them as pioneers in the Big Beat genre, blending house, techno, and rock influences.

Who is Exit Planet Dust for?

Exit Planet Dust works well if you're into steady rhythmic journey throughout, pulsating energy for movement and immersive dance floor experience.

How many songs are on Exit Planet Dust?

Exit Planet Dust has 11 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.

Released 31 years ago this June

Exit Planet Dust

The Chemical Brothers · 1995

49 min · 11 tracks · electronic · pop rock · punk

A pulsating blend of electronic beats and psychedelic melodies that redefined dance music's boundaries.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady rhythmic journey throughout
pulsating energy for movement
immersive dance floor experience
psychedelic melodies for exploration

Maybe skip if you want

seek instant gratification
prefer quiet background music

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Debut album that established their reputation and commercial success in electronic music.
Themes: Big Beat revolution· pulsating dance floors· psychedelic soundscapes
Career context: Exit Planet Dust marked The Chemical Brothers' debut album, released on June 26, 1995. At this point, the duo had gained attention through their remix work and singles like 'Leave Home,' setting the stage for their innovative approach to electronic music. This album positioned them as pioneers in the Big Beat genre, blending house, techno, and rock influences.
Stylistic neighbors: Fatboy Slim· The Prodigy· Daft Punk
If this clicks, go next to: Dig Your Own Hole — Continues the energetic electronic sound while expanding on the psychedelic elements.
Sounds like this from elsewhere: You've Come a Long Way, Baby by Fatboy Slim — Shares the same energetic Big Beat sound and samples with a party-ready vibe that pushes dance music boundaries.

The Fat of the Land by The Prodigy — Combines electronic beats with punk attitude, echoing the same fusion of styles and high-energy rhythms.

Second Toughest in the Infants by Underworld — Explores similar psychedelic soundscapes and rhythmic complexity, creating an immersive electronic experience.

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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Leave Home".

1 Leave Home Start here 5:32
2 In Dust We Trust 5:17
3 Song to the Siren 3:16
4 Three Little Birdies Down Beats 5:38
5 Fuck Up Beats 1:25
6 Chemical Beats 4:50
7 Chico’s Groove 4:48
8 One Too Many Mornings 4:13
9 Life Is Sweet 6:33
10 Playground for a Wedgeless Firm 2:31
11 Alive Alone 5:16

What to play next

This album is considered a Breakthrough in The Chemical Brothers's catalog. Debut album that established their reputation and commercial success in electronic music.

Listen next

Dig Your Own Hole

1997

Continues the energetic electronic sound while expanding on the psychedelic elements.

Go back to

Live at the Social Volume 1

1996

Offers a live experience that captures the energy leading into Exit Planet Dust.

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