Top tracks — play these first
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Planet's Mad — The title track encapsulates the album's frenetic spirit with its swirling synths and heavy bass drops, making it both a dancefloor anthem and an artistic statement.
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Magic — This track combines ethereal melodies with hard-hitting percussion, showcasing Baauer's ability to create immersive soundscapes that transcend typical trap structures.
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Cool One Seven One — With its intricate layering and tempo changes, this track highlights Baauer's skill in producing complex rhythms that keep listeners engaged from start to finish.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases inventive production techniques and a unique blend of sounds, though its chaotic nature may limit repeat engagement.
What we noticed
- The album features rapid tempo shifts, with several tracks transitioning from high-energy beats to more subdued sections within a single song.
- The use of vocal snippets is prevalent, often manipulated and distorted, contributing to the chaotic atmosphere without dominating the instrumental elements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- steady beats for focused energy
- bass-heavy tracks for dance sessions
- eclectic samples for adventurous listeners
- short bursts of high intensity
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of slow-paced music
- prefer standalone track variety
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2020, Planet's Mad marks Baauer's first full-length album after his breakout single 'Harlem Shake' in 2013. At this point in his career, he was exploring new sonic territories beyond mainstream EDM, pushing the boundaries of trap and bass music while establishing himself as a forward-thinking producer.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hudson Mohawke· Flume· TNGHT
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Home
The moment shifts from energetic beats to a more reflective soundscape where textures soften, allowing for introspection amidst the chaos.
This contrast reveals Baauer's range as a producer, balancing high-energy tracks with moments of vulnerability and depth.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Planck 3:41
- 2 Planet's Mad 2:54
- 3 Magic 3:54
- 4 Yehoo 3:22
- 5 Pizzawala 2:46
- 6 Reachudontstop 4:00
- 7 Hot 44 4:26
- 8 Aether 4:01
- 9 Cool One Seven One 4:16
- 10 Remina 0:56
- 11 Home 2:50
- 12 Group 2:47
What to play next
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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