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Our Nation (Dada Life album)

Dada Life · 2018

40 min · 12 tracks · electro house

A pulsating electro house journey blending euphoric synths with cheeky lyrics and infectious beats that ignite the dancefloor.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Our Nation — The title track encapsulates the album's ethos with its anthemic chorus and vibrant energy, making it a staple for live performances.
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    Sunday F**k You Too — This track cleverly balances humor with high-energy beats, reflecting Dada Life's signature style while engaging listeners with its playful title.
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    Higher Than the Sun — With its uplifting melody and euphoric drop, this track exemplifies Dada Life's ability to create feel-good music designed for communal celebration.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album delivers energetic beats and catchy hooks typical of the genre, but lacks standout compositions.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a brief intro track that sets a pulsating tone, followed by a consistent mid-tempo beat across the next several tracks.
  • Each track features layered synths and driving basslines, with rhythmic variations that maintain energy for dancefloor engagement.
  • Several tracks incorporate vocal samples or playful lyrics, but the majority focus on instrumental hooks and build-ups typical of electro house.
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
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

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

  • infectious dancefloor energy bursts
  • cheeky, playful lyrical themes
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • pulsating rhythms that ignite movement

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • seek complex, lengthy compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Our Nation' was released in January 2018, Dada Life was already well-established in the electronic music scene, having gained acclaim with their previous works like 'The Rules of Dada' in 2016. This album marks a continuation of their playful and energetic style while showcasing their commitment to creating anthemic tracks tailored for festival environments.
Stylistic neighbors
Zedd· Skrillex· Steve Aoki

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Our Nation (intro) 0:45
  • 2 Our Nation 3:43
  • 3 Sunday F**k You Too 3:37
  • 4 Higher Than the Sun 3:32
  • 5 Do It Till Your Face Hurts 2:57
  • 6 One Nation Under Lasers 3:40
  • 7 Happiness 3:20
  • 8 B Side Boogie 3:52
  • 9 The World Can Burn 3:49
  • 10 We Want Your Soul 3:13
  • 11 Headless Hobby Horse 3:41
  • 12 Falling Backwards in Time 4:46

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