Django Django

"Django Django" was one of the bands I meant to listen to for a long, long time. So when 1001albumsgenerator revealed the album to me, I couldn't wait any longer. I wasn't disappointed! Now let's click the repeat button and play "Default" nonstop. ;)

An intriguing one. Clearly there's an amazing producer/electronics tech in n the band, but the sad thing is there is no songwriter in the band. As a result you have these lovely exciting ideas whizzing about, but nobody to refine them into a song you can care about. Live a cross between Belle and Sebastian and LCD Soundsystem, but lacking the melodic loveliness or wit.

It’s a bold move to depict the landfill that copies of your record will end up in on the cover of your debut record. I kid, I kid…. This is just The Beta Band for the 2010’s, right? Ok, okay…let’s get serious. This is an alright record, kind of psychedelic, kind of poppy, but it has a problem that I find in a lot of modern music that really detracts from listening for me. It has a lack of realistic energy - you can tell everything on this record is heavily quantized in a DAW, lined up and synced perfectly in time…machine-like. It feels lifeless to me as a result, devoid of personality or any flair for originality.

this is an album of just good energy and amazing vibrancy. I think this is the first time so far I’m giving back to back 5s? Deserved IMO

This was pretty good, though I'd hardly call it essential listening. It kept my interest throughout and the production was very strong. The blend of styles here is pretty unique and I'm guessing that's why it was on this list. Was this album bigger in the UK? I have no memory of it being big here in 2012.

Repetitiveness in these songs definitely has a lot of charm and makes them super catchy and fun, but over 40 minutes of that somehow feels like too much. Tiring.

I like the one that starts ‘Ha-ha-ha-kop-buh-buh-me-me-me-kop-ha-ha-me-me-me’ etc.

Loved this when it came out 11 years ago and was happy to see it pop up here for me today. Quirky & groovy without feeling forced, and consistently good all the way through. Love an album with an introduction track too, so this will be 5⭐

Crack open the craft beer, let the Aperol Spritz flow, we’ve a current-millennium, Mercury Prize-nominated album that doesn’t sound like a winning round of London A&R bullshit bingo, that diarrhoea. This might be the only click-track proud, indie disco LP I’ve heard so far that lives comfortably within its cyborg, schoolboy choir Brit bric-a-brac cul-de-sac.

It’s like the postal service made some trippy acid pop. Excellent electronic composure but the falsetto harmonization can get a little tired. Lord of half hashed ideas that sometimes stick, and sometimes don’t. That’s the beauty of music after all, they’re being creative and sometimes something fresh and wonderful can be created. However, only some of it hits for me. As the album progresses it resembles new age sea shanties where the harmonies float on waves of consistent rhythms mixed with well placed instrumentals. Nothing captured my attention, but I did enjoy a few songs. Overall, a bland record for my taste, mostly due to the vocals not taking any chances.

This is one of those bands I've only heard about but never checked out, even though I would've been the perfect demographic when this came out in 2012. I was pretty stoked seeing this pop up this morning and, boy, it did not disappoint one bit. Pure energy and vibrancy without feeling too over the top.

I think WOR is my favourite song of the decade. I started off unsure, then beguiled, but when that surf rock rhythm started pounding, I was enthralled.

I went in totally ignorant of this record and artist. At first I was getting Kraftwerk vibes but then the harmonized vocals kicked in which remind me of some sixties groups like The Hollies, The Association, or The Byrds. All said, I find myself drawn to records that successfully fuse cold/mechanical machine noises with warm/human musicality. Django Django certainly scratches that itch but when it veers into the longer, jammier songs I admit to getting bored. I love Stereolab but they are guilty of the same tendency. I think some editing of the longer tunes would be an improvement.

Maybe it's because I was forced to listen to this on YouTube, but every song sounded like it would be for an ad promoting a 'revolutionary' new crypto exchange platform, a hemp inspired make up cleanser or some green fuel for future generations. That bored me. Needs more grit. 2.5

That’s a 5. It's a little hard to place this album in a box, but I’ll try to give some sort of genre descriptor here: what would happen if you got the Beach Boys to collaborate with the White Stripes & Daft Punk? Even with something as intriguing as that, I don’t think I’ve really covered the extent of genres that this album blends so effectively & so mesmerizingly well. A little bit of psychedelic rock, a lot of electronica, & certainly some pop, but all tinged with rhythms that feel outside of their genres, never staying content to ride within any singular mood. There are tracks that feel like Kraftwerk, some that feel like they’re building towards a Western-y vibe, and others that would fit into modern sports anthems, ala “Seven Nation Army”. I can’t state enough how much variety this album has, and more importantly, I’m not sure I can really convey how good it does at making at all feel so coherent. I’ll give my praise to the vocals; that Beach Boys comparison might feel slightly extreme, but the way they harmonize is definitely trying to evoke “Pet Sounds”, and it’s highly effective. Instrumentally, I think every track finds a really strong rhythm as a base & builds upon it in a way that gives a super strong sense of progression, save for “Zumm Zumm” (just a little long), & “Love’s Dart”, but that’s fine because of the storytelling nature of that track. Oh, right, lyrics; pretty good lyrics across the board here, but if you want to just go with the flow on this album, the vocal rhythms & structures are so easy to pick up on that I’m not sure you need the lyrics to enjoy this. It enhances the tracks a bit, especially on some of the story-driven ones, but they’re not too necessary. Overall, while it might be just a little bloated at 48 minutes (there’s no bad tracks at all, just a bit of fatigue from the constant sense of energy this album brings & a slight overlap in subject matter), it still flew by, & I think it’s a great fucking album. I’m glad this is on the list, because I would’ve never found it otherwise, and I think I might need to listen to some more Django Django, since this is their only album here. This style is appealing as hell to me, and I really hope there’s more stuff like this on the list. It’s an easy 5 for me, and another win for a Mercury Prize nominee; they’re REALLY good at their jobs.

Pretty interesting musicality. I like the variety between the songs. My favorite track is Love's Dart.

Really cool album with a neat aesthetic. Some very catchy songs and the production is great. Bit too much bloat for me though but still a good record

7/10. Critical Reception: "The track "WOR" has been recently used in a Toyota Australia advertisement for the 2019 Toyota CH-R Next Gen Turbo." Pretty good album, all in all

I never have heard of this band before, but I will definitely be checking out more of their discography. I was impressed by how easy this was to listen to and enjoy. Very cool sound.

So... the is art-rock. Or art-pop. Or something like that. So this is what kids were listening to in 2012, eh? Is it a modern mix on 1960's psychedelic pop? That's what it sounds like to me, a modern revivalist of that era. And I'm not a big fan of that genre of music in the first place, so it was probably never likely that I was going to like this. Perhaps I'm just too old. But more likely there just isn't anything that attracts me here.

I wonder when Django Unchained came out if these guys thought they had a bio pic made of them. Nahhh I doubt it. So on to this album. It’s one of the few that I’m at a loss for words on the good side of things. This is good. They get a follow from me. I hope the other albums don’t let me down. Seriously though, I can’t put my finger on the genre or who they sound like. They are mostly in a place of their own in the pop alt world I’d guess. I’m also feeling generous. This can’t reach OK Computer but in its own light, it’s good enough

I absolutely loved listening to this album! I've never heard of this band before. A lot of sonic texture on this album. It's a pleasing mix of electronic and acoustic instruments with both digital and analog sound effects. Often creating an almost ASMR effect in my earbuds. Each song has an upbeat hook-laden vocal melody with tight harmonies. Always danceable never repetitive. Both retro and futuristic at the same time. A fun discovery. Favorite song: "Life's a Beach." And, I'm definitely adding "Wor" to my favorite apocalyptic songs playlist!

I'm torn because I really enjoyed this album, but at the same time it's a shame that from all the albums that came out in 2012 it has to be a british rock-album. If there is something this lists doesnt need it's more rock in english. Anyways, like I said, I really liked the album, so I will rate it well, I just wanted to leave this for the protocol!

omg, i loved this. amazing production, incredibly catchy bops. i'll agree that maybe it's not "essential" listening but this is exactly the kind of 2010s indie rock that lights up all the pleasure centers of my brain.

10/26/23. Wow, I’m mad I haven’t heard this band before. Every song blew me away and surprised me, and sounding very different from other music I’ve heard. This will get many revisits.

On pose aujourd'hui nos valises en 2012, une époque pas si lointaine où le rock indé commençait sérieusement à tourner en rond, se mordant la queue entre des revivals post-punk fauchés et de la folk larmoyante pour publicité de bagnoles. Et là, au milieu de ce marasme de barbus en chemises à carreaux qui pleurnichent sur des banjos, débarquent quatre geeks écossais avec une envie pressante : nous faire danser intelligemment. Bon, soyons honnêtes deux minutes, vous connaissez mon pédigrée. Je suis né en 70, j'ai été élevé au grain de "Pornography" de The Cure et j'ai fini ma croissance avec les coups de marteau industriel de Godflesh. Ma zone de confort, c'est le noir et blanc, le larsen, la dissonance et les types qui hurlent leur désespoir dans un micro saturé. David Tibet est mon berger, et je ne manque de rien (sauf peut-être d'un peu de sérotonine). Alors, pourquoi est-ce que je me retrouve à défendre un disque qui a la couleur d'une chemise hawaïenne et le goût d'un cocktail tropical ? C'est une excellente question, et la réponse tient en un mot : l'inventivité. Django Django, c'est l'histoire de types qui ont visiblement séché les cours de "comment faire une chanson couplet-refrain classique" pour aller fumer des joints en regardant des vieux westerns et des films de science-fiction des années 50. Autant le faire le plus tôt possible et évacuons le dossier familial : oui, le batteur/producteur Dave Maclean est le frangin de John Maclean du Beta Band. Le Beta Band, c'était ce groupe culte des années 90 que je vendais par palettes aux étudiants en art qui voulaient avoir l'air cool. Django Django a récupéré cet ADN "folktronica bricolée", mais là où le grand frère était un hippie défoncé qui s'endormait sur son sampler, le petit frère est un hyperactif sous Red Bull qui veut conquérir la piste de danse. Dès l'intro, on sent que ça va être singulier. Ça ne sonne pas comme un groupe de rock, ça ne sonne pas comme de la techno, ça sonne comme... du Django Django. C'est un bordel organisé, une brocante sonore où l'on trouve des synthétiseurs analogiques qui couinent, des guitares surf qui rappellent les Shadows (si les Shadows avaient pris de l'acide), et des harmonies vocales dignes des Beach Boys, mais chantées par des robots dépressifs. Prenez le morceau "Default" car c'est l'exemple parfait. Si vous n'avez pas un spasme musculaire en écoutant ça, vérifiez votre pouls. C'est une mécanique de précision, sèche, rythmique, obsédante. On dirait que Devo a décidé de faire une jam session dans une pyramide égyptienne. C'est pop, c'est immédiat, mais c'est tordu juste ce qu'il faut pour ne pas être vulgaire. Ce qui me fascine avec ce disque, c'est cette capacité à faire du neuf avec du vieux. On est en 2012, tout a déjà été fait, refait et digéré. Pourtant, ces types arrivent à créer un son qui leur est propre. Ils mélangent des percussions tribales, des bruits de lasers de jeux vidéo 8-bits, et cette ambiance "désertique" un peu mystique. C’est de la "Art Pop" sans le côté prétentieux qui te donne envie de gifler le chanteur avec une truite. J'ai passé des années en radio à écouter des groupes qui se prenaient au sérieux, qui pensaient réinventer la poudre alors qu'ils ne faisaient que copier Radiohead en moins bien. Ici, il y a une légèreté salvatrice. On sent que le processus de création s'est fait dans une chambre, à empiler des couches, à tester des sons, à s'amuser avec les boutons. C'est du "Do It Yourself" de luxe. Écoutez "Wor". C'est quoi ce truc ? Une course-poursuite ? Un rituel vaudou ? C'est frénétique, ça accélère, la guitare trébuche, la batterie galope. C'est jouissif, c'est le genre de morceau que j'aurais adoré passer à fond dans le magasin juste avant la fermeture pour virer les clients qui traînent trop longtemps dans le magasin. "Allez hop, tout le monde dehors, on danse ou on dégage !" Il y a aussi "Hail Bop", une petite perle mélodique qui te rentre dans le crâne pour ne plus jamais en ressortir. C'est simple, c'est beau, c'est efficace. C'est la preuve qu'on n'a pas besoin de faire des morceaux de 20 minutes avec des solos de saxophone pour être pertinent (même si j'adore quand Zorn le fait, ne me faites pas dire ce que je n'ai pas dit). Bien sûr, tout n'est pas parfait, et sur la longueur, l'album peut parfois sembler tourner un peu en rond, utilisant les mêmes astuces de production. Le son est très typé, très sec, sans beaucoup de reverb, ce qui peut fatiguer certaines oreilles habituées à la soupe surproduite de la FM. Mais bordel, quelle fraîcheur ! C'est un album de géométrie où tout est anguleux, carré, précis. Les voix ne sont pas là pour faire pleurer dans les chaumières, elles sont utilisées comme des instruments, des textures qui s'ajoutent au mille-feuille sonore. En 2012, alors que la musique devenait de plus en plus cynique ou formatée, Django Django est arrivé avec sa naïveté bricolée et son enthousiasme communicatif. Ils ont réussi l'exploit de faire un disque "intello" sur lequel on peut secouer ses fesses. Et croyez-moi, faire remuer le cul d'un fan de Joy Division, c'est un miracle biblique. Je mets un 4 sur 5 sans hésiter. Pas parce que c'est le disque le plus profond ou le plus sombre de la décennie, mais parce que c'est une bouffée d'oxygène. C'est ludique, c'est créatif, et ça ne ressemble à rien d'autre. C'est coloré, c'est vivant, et ça prouve qu'on peut être des anciens étudiants en école d'art sans être forcément chiants comme la pluie.

Django Django’s eponymous debut, both the band and the album were new to me. For a first effort, it sounds remarkably confident and playful. The album thrives on a delightful blend of genres: electronica, rock, and '60s-influenced pop, managing to sound simultaneously retro and 'current'. The production and mix is clear. The vocal work is a key element of the album's identity. The delivery is generally understated, relying on doubled tracks to create harmonies and utilising intriguing vocal effects to add texture rather than just volume. A brilliant example of this is "Waveforms". Vocally, the track is reminiscent of The Dandy Warhols, possessing that same cool, detached, yet highly melodic swagger. "Silver Rays" also features that distinctive 'Dandys' vocal aesthetic. The record is melodic but is also peppered with charming eccentricities. A prime example is "Zumm Zumm", which captures the band's quirky side. Standout tracks were: "Default" (a real foot tapper), and "WOR" (great surf rock guitar sound). Django Django's debut is an enjoyable listen that I may be delving into again. Four stars. 1. "Introduction" (3/5) 2. "Hail Bop" (4/5) 3. "Default" (5/5) 4. "Firewater" (4/5) 5. "Waveforms" (3/5) 6. "Zumm Zumm" (3/5) 7. "Hand of Man" (3/5) 8. "Love's Dart" (4/5) 9. "WOR" (5/5) 10. "Storm" (4/5) 11. "Life's a Beach" (4/5) 12. "Skies Over Cairo"  (3/5) 13. "Silver Rays" (4/5) Total - 49 Average - 3.77 180/1001 98/180 albums reviewed were new to me.

Simply a nice breath of fresh air. You know it is when you can't put a genre to the album.

Really like this! New to me.

A series of high-energy psychedelic pop bops, with happy operatic vocals, nonsensical repeating lyrics, whimsical Krautrock-esque drones, space synths, lots of reverb, and instruments (especially percussions) that evoke 60s psychedelia. I'm also hearing garage blues influence from contemporaries like Black Keys in songs "Firewater." It's a very fun record with only a few lackluster song ideas that don't leave much of an impact. Favorites: Default, Waveforms, WOR, Life's a Beach

Every track is a banger!! Such unusual meshing cutting and manipulating of sound throughout I absolutely love it. So nostalgic too - brings me back to a really really fun time of life!

Begins like a John Carpenter soundtrack - very exciting. Then some catchy indie-dance reminding me of Hot Chip collaborating with Beta Band. Good music.

Some interesting sounds and rhythms here, would have scored higher if there was more effort on the songwriting.

File this under "indie rock groups white girls like" but as far as that goes, really not bad.

Interesting and unique sounds for a pop album, not something I'm particularly into but I am glad to have listened to it. Sounds similar to The Beta Band.

Wilco meets Daft Punk via Battlestar Galactica or Star Wars, take your pick, all through a prism of late 1960's pop. And you know what? It's FINE. One could even say such a mix works. For them. But I doubt this album is going to get anyone laid anytime soon. And frankly that's all I'm looking for right now. Ask me again tomorrow and my standards could change.

Album #: 223 first impressions: I remember this band being Pitchfork darlings around the time of this album. At the time, I remember thinking Pitchfork was unbearably pretentious. So I assumed this band would be, too. A bit surprisingly, it sounds like an amalgamation of other bands they liked at the time that were sort of on the more mainstream edge: the XX, Fleet Foxes, and LCD Soundsystem. An interesting mix of 2010's indie/electronic/world music together with a little bit of country/60's singer-songwriter flair. after listening through: Really interesting production/blends of genres; good background/working music but also fun/varied enough to listen to as a standalone activity. But a little too long. post-reading reviews/wiki: I would not have guessed that this band is British because it feels... relatively seasoned (iykyk.) I'm not surprised to see comparisons to Animal Collective, another band I rejected at the time of this album's release bc I felt that their sound was too weird and people who liked them were just pretentious at the time. Now I kind of vibe with it, but it's not something I see myself obsessing over a decade too late. recommended for: fans of Tune-Yards, James Blake, Orville Peck, Devendra Banhart, stomp n clap.

clicked on the link to listen in Apple Music. It brought up the 10th anniversary reissue that had remixes and for some reason the original was not available so I listened to remixes before noticing my good. Found the original and had to start over, was bummed because I enjoyed the remixes. The original? It's okay electronic music. But it continues the author(s) bias for unoriginal British music that has no place on a list like this. 3/5.

Cheerful modern psychedelic pop. I hear some 60's influences, including The Beach Boys here and there, in addition to more recent influences like Animal Collective. I dig it. I’ll keep this band on the back burner and listen to more of them. I appreciate a band that goes out of their way to make every song sound unique. I also like when an album cover immediately signals what kind of music this is going to be. —— I get a kick out of how yesterday’s album was Nas’ “Illmatic” featuring “Life’s a Bitch” and today we have an album with a song called “Life’s a Beach.” (And personal fun fact: the first screenplay I ever wrote was called “Life’s a Beach” — it wasn’t very good but that phrase will always hold a special place in my heart.)

Interesting album cover. It's striking and I'm assuming it's some kind of mixed media? I love the intro and the seamless transition into the second track. I've never heard of this band before now so it's fun to go into an album blind and have no idea at all what the style will be. Even more so as this is a more recent release. Interesting sound. Indie rock-first but there's a lot of influences in there; I think I'm hearing some Beach Boys. Producing is cool too, lots of intriguing layers. The consistent adjective that's popping up is "interesting". It's not music that is really "out-there" but I keep noticing songwriting and production choices that aren't completely the norm for this style of music and I appreciate that. It's adding some nice depth. It made me enjoy the album and the only downsides were that it didn't have many big standout moments. Each track would have it's own idea and live inside of that idea, but then not really take my interest to the next level. "Defaults" is probably my favorite of the bunch. It's nicely diverse and yet still cohesive. They'll have tracks that have electronic drums and instruments in the foreground ("Waveforms", "Zumm Zumm", "Hand of Man"), a delta-blues Nick Drake inspired song like "Firewater", then an straightforward indie rocker track like "Life's A Beach" that you would hear on a Vampire Weekend album. It's cool and eclectic. As this was their debut album, I feel the need to see their direction after this one. Lots of promise. 3.3/5 I think.

very cool album. eclectic sound?

To start with, this album has one of the most important qualities an album could have on this list and that’s being completely unique. I didn’t look into the artists other work yet to see if this album is a one off/ if every album sounds like this/or this album is really just a gem hidden in the rough. It’s so unique and different. If I had to simplify it I’d say it’s like a percussion focused electronic album. Super inventive and mildly repetitive, this album totally had my attention from the get go and I saved most if not every song on the album. It’s super fun, has a great cover, and I’ll definitely be looking into their other work cause this album just works so well for some reason. Seriously if you like electronic music you definitely gotta check this out, it’s super cool.

This was a cool one. Not sure how I had never heard of it before. Gave me Radiohead meets beach boys vibes in a good way.

Wow I've not listened to this in years!!! Thank you 1001 for the reminder. Default and Wor brilliant tracks. Harmonies, funny sounds, great production and some brill tap your foot and sing along choruses. Solid 4 from me.

Love this album. Diving into more of their stuff. Will share with everyone

This is what 1001 is all about. Never heard of the. Never would have listened to them. But its a right cracking album.

Much better than I remembered, it's definitely a solid album

I really enjoyed this. Sometimes a great artist passes you by the first time around. It takes a project like this for there to be a second time.

First time listening to this album, and I think it's the first time I've actually heard of this band.. I could listen to this forever

Bit of a trippy album, but that doesn't mean it's a bad one. 4.5 bumped up to 5.

This was great, new discovery for me, would like to hear again.

First album. Amazing. I had actually listened once before and had Default on repeat for a while, but I was not prepared for a more intentional listen with good headphones.

First time listen. It is rare for a new album to have such an immediate impact on me as this one. Not sure how I missed this, but I'm so happy to finally be at the party. It's layered, fun, catchy, multi-sound, and exciting. This album is an absolute masterpiece.

Didn’t know the band. Never heard them play. One listen and it gets 5 stars. I loved it.

like ELP mixed with some untz and less proggy beats.

Loved Django Django at green man a few years back

Fantastic

ok

37/1001. I started this project to encounter interesting artists like these, which I have missed for once reason or another. Back in 2012 I was probably to busy looking for cool cumbia, scouting through brazil bossa and beats, had a trip or two across african music plateaus, while re-re-visiting electronic 80s obscurities. So, I guess I missed quite a lot what was happening in the indie-/alternative-/ art music scene. Super duper nice that these kinds of things pop up here on this list as well: sonic exploration, adventures in digital production, retroesque harmony arrangements á la beach boys / Brian Wilson, stereolabish synth grooves, FourTet / Animal Collective sound collages, Tame Impala indie attitude... fun and interesting, I don't mind that song writing is rather simple or that perhaps too many hours have been spent on a computer to create these pieces. I want more!

wow this one is a sonic delight. interesting electronic ish musical sound, with a hypnotic lyrics in a really gentle listening tone. really easy to listen to and just vibe

I was surprised this popped up on my list! I used to listen to Default on repeat when it first came out. I enjoyed the album and added a few more songs to my favorites list.

Solid music. Tight. Needs a relisten or 10

Heard of but never listened to them before. This was awesome, first 5 star from a new to me group.

Superprijemny elektricky popik, znal jsem jednu skladbu, jsem rad ze cele album je v podobnym duchu.

This was completely new to me but a really really enjoyed it.

What a treat. I'd never heard of these guys ans really didn't know what to expect, but I'll return to this album for sure. Interesting sound, a bit funky, lots of variety. Loved it.

Actually a 4.5 but I really loved this album. Kinda sounds like if the Beach Boys took even more drugs. Seriously, cool, futuristic vibes. Niche instrument work. Haunting melodies. Cool Stuff

What a genius mix of Moody Blues, funk and 90s folk/rock. It just warmed my soul listening to it. Gotta go for it again. 4.5/5

Yep.

Default

Unlike anything else I’ve heard so far. Uniquely intriguing. Was hooked from the introduction. Big fan of the funky instrumentals and dissonant harmonies. Such a groovy, jungle-like vibe. Also has a nostalgic, dreamy feel that reminds me of summer.

Awesome album! Really fun overall and felt incredibly unique! Great instrumentals and fitting vocal work. 'Default' slaps heavy, easy fave pick.

This is cool, super imaginative, and original

This one was a surprise for me. I really was into it. Good energy. Added to my library

Brutal

Surprised by this one. Solid album throughout. Repetitive beats that get built on but nothing too abrasive. Easy to listen to.

Really really liked this. Will definitely check more out from them.

Wow! One of the real surprises! This is adjacent to the 3 EP’s by the Beta Band, but with nicer harmonies. Bonus there’s a dub version by Mad Professor that is stellar.

What a surprise! Love it when a complete unknown blows me away. Reminded me of Goose in a positive way

This was always one of those meant to listen to buy never got round to it albums for me. So I guess I'm finally getting round to it and it's wonderful, a modern classic in only pissed i waited so long to listen to it.

9.5/10. I have no idea what just happened, but I loved every minute of it!!! :)

4.5

Excellent!

I had never listened to the whole album but recognised a few songs. I love the 70s vibe, even though it’s a contemporary album. Great tunes and harmonies.

Hey look, it’s the album that started this whole thing for me! There is (or was) a user on Reddit going through the list manually, posting his reviews of every album in a subreddit he made for himself. He would cross-post his reviews to the bands’ subreddits, which is how I came to learn about the book. Django Django is my favourite band and I was surprised to hear they made it to a list of must-hear albums, since they aren’t well-known. A couple years prior, I had made my own list of famous albums I’d never listened to, so the idea of a list of 1001 albums was tempting, but daunting. Well here I am, 780-something albums later. I thought it would have been perfect if this was the final album I got generated, but I’ll take any opportunity to listen to this. It’s one of my all-time favourites.

This is one of my go-to albums for a mood lift. Love it. DD are also one of many bands I love whose name is a repeated word. So there we are

I have seen this name a bunch but never really dove in. A few songs in and I'm super bummed I didn't because I am boppin to this. Getting some solid Animal Collective vibes from this. This had the perfect amount of strangeness to it while still being super melodic and groovy. Big fan. Unfortunately it seems like this is by far their best album but I will absolutely be back.

I really like the style of the music and I'll check out more of their songs for sure. I liked Hail Bop, Default and Life's a Beach especially.

Very enjoyable! This record has a great feel and sound. It's going into the rotation.

This did come as a surprise! I didn’t know the band but was blown away by their music! Awesome

I'm actually floored that this is going down as a 5 for me. Open-mindedness is a superpower, kids. Favorite track: Waveforms

Muito estranho. Mas no sentido bom da palavra. É animado, divertido. Até hoje um dos álbuns mais diferentões que eu tinha gostado aqui no gerador Fave: firewater / waveforms

Indie pop, neo-psychedelia. What an oddball of an album. Don't think I've personally ever heard anything quite like it, and it was quite a breath of fresh air compared to some the albums I've been getting recently. Super poppy electronica with a psychedelic twist, this album was full of catchy songs. Great vocal harmonies, all I strunents were really strong as well although the real standout for me was the synth. The lyrics were all pretty goofy and nonsensical but that really added to the silly fun vibes. The only real thing holding it back for me was the length, I think it overstays its welcome by just a hair. Overall a great fun album that I've already recommended to friends. Will revisit, it's just too fun. 4.5/5

cool

Absolutely perfect

Some of the vocal effects remind me of the Kids Learning Tube videos about our solar system’s planets. And of my more favored video about the dwarf planets. Great videos for kids and adults alike. https://youtu.be/4tw_RiQp6H8?si=h5t-Rdr4lsrFXdJ9 I learned that term dwarf planet was solidified after astronomists discovered Eris. That led to a Wikipedia investigation: Eris, which is bigger than Pluto (pouring one out for you my long lost planet buddy), was found in 2005. I also learned that the 9 planet crowd are just sentimentalists. In the 1800s, there were 20+ objects considered planets before “asteroid” was a thing. Rabbit hole over. Django Django is a refreshing blend of electronica, rock, and art. This is a stand out album.

Good stuff

10/10 absolutely adore everything about this

I loved this! The harmonies, the percussion, the cool vibe. Good stuff!

This album had a nice feel to it. The first listen was good, but the second listen while I was outside doing some yard work really hit.