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Interplanetary Class Classics

The Moonlandingz · 2017

41 min · 11 tracks

A surreal blend of psychedelic rock and electronic textures creates an otherworldly atmosphere throughout the album.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Sweet Saturn Mine — This track encapsulates the album's vibrant energy with its catchy melodies and spacey lyrics that reflect the band's whimsical aesthetic.
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    The Strangle of Anna — The track features a compelling narrative and experimental instrumentation, highlighting the band's ability to blend storytelling with innovative soundscapes.
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    Glory Hole — With its provocative title and infectious chorus, this song exemplifies the band's penchant for humor and irreverence while maintaining a strong musical hook.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

52 /100
Foothills
Higher than 38% of albums we've rated

The album blends psychedelic rock with electronic elements, creating a unique sound but lacks strong cohesion.

What we noticed

  • The first track opens with a slow build of layered synths that gradually introduce guitar and percussion, setting a dreamy tone.
  • Several tracks feature abrupt tempo shifts, such as 'Black Hanz,' which transitions from a steady groove to chaotic bursts of sound.
  • The album includes spoken word segments interspersed with music, particularly in 'Theme From Valhalla Dale,' adding to its surreal atmosphere.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Vessels 3:31
  • 2 Sweet Saturn Mine 3:48
  • 3 Black Hanz 4:22
  • 4 I.D.S. 3:47
  • 5 The Strangle of Anna 3:41
  • 6 Theme From Valhalla Dale 1:13
  • 7 The Rabies Are Back 3:11
  • 8 Neuf du Pape 2:50
  • 9 Glory Hole 4:03
  • 10 Lufthansa Man 4:59
  • 11 This Cities Undone 6:11

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata