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Off Planet

Django Django · 2023

80 min · 21 tracks · psychedelic rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of psychedelic rock and electronic textures that transports listeners through vibrant, cosmic soundscapes.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Wishbone — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious melodies and layered instrumentation, effectively introducing listeners to the band's cosmic themes.
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    Complete Me — With its introspective lyrics and dynamic arrangement, this track showcases Django Django’s ability to blend emotional depth with experimental sounds.
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    Lunar Vibrations — This song stands out for its hypnotic rhythms and ethereal vocals, embodying the album's overarching motif of cosmic exploration.
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    Galaxy Mood — Capturing a playful yet reflective essence, this track highlights the band's knack for merging catchy hooks with intricate musical layers.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and production, blending psychedelic rock with electronic influences effectively.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a vibrant track that sets a high-energy tone, followed by a series of songs that explore varying tempos and textures.
  • Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that intertwine with electronic elements, creating a rich sonic landscape.
  • The last three tracks gradually decrease in tempo, providing a reflective conclusion to the album's energetic start.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • vibrant cosmic soundscapes exploration
  • engaging rhythms for active listening
  • short tracks for quick immersion
  • layered textures inviting headphone detail
  • playful energy for social settings

Maybe skip if you

  • slow-paced contemplative experiences
  • long, sprawling musical pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 16, 2023, Off Planet marks Django Django's fourth studio album, following their acclaimed 2018 release, Marble Skies. As the band evolved their sound, this album reflects a more ambitious exploration of themes related to space and existence, showcasing their continued growth as artists.
Stylistic neighbors
Tame Impala· MGMT· Pond

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Wishbone 4:12
  • 2 Complete Me 4:46
  • 3 Osaka 3:19
  • 4 Hands High 3:19
  • 5 Lunar Vibrations 5:32
  • 6 Don’t Touch That Dial 3:19
  • 7 Back 2 Back 4:10
  • 8 Squid Inc. 3:30
  • 9 Come Down 2:54
  • 10 Golden Cross 4:04

Disc 2

  • 1 No Time 3:40
  • 2 A New Way Through 4:03
  • 3 Galaxy Mood 3:17
  • 4 The Oh Zone 2:10
  • 5 Dead Machine 2:37
  • 6 Dumdrum 3:54
  • 7 Fluxus 2:54
  • 8 Slipstream 5:07
  • 9 Who You Know 3:42
  • 10 Black Cadillac 4:04
  • 11 Gazelle 5:24

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