Exit Planet Dust

This album is a pure classic through and through. When 'Dig Your Own Hole' came out, I hopped aboard the Chemical Brothers train and started listening to this album shortly after that. It was only a short while before I began to like this album better than that one. I'm not *quite* sure that's still the case, and I feel like these days I like 'Dig Your Own Hole' a little better, but that's taking nothing away from this album, they're just such great albums that either one can come out slightly on top.The thing that I really, really love about this album is that you can listen to it all the way through. Not only is every track well worth a listen, but they blend seamlessly from one to the next. In that respect, this album really is a masterpiece because there are very few albums that can do that so seamlessly while still containing such high quality tracks. Actually, only the first six tracks blend into each other, but by the time you get to the later ones you may not even notice the difference. This album is extremely well-polished, or at least that seems to be the case, especially for a first effort. Later albums sound like they have a wider, fuller sound but this album still sounds great.The one thread that ties this album together is a feeling of old-school beats. I have a hard time describing it, but while 'Dig Your Own Hole' is a fine example of the "big beat" stuff that Chemical Brothers made so popular, this album feels a little more subdued. Instead of breaking it down by each track, I'll just point out the tracks that I especially enjoy and why I like them so much.'Leave Home' - The brother's gonna work it out. Great start to an album, this song kicks it off right away, and it really grooves. It's one of the best on the album. There's some great bass guitar in this song, along with some great drum loops.'In Dust We Trust' is a great followup to 'Leave Home' and continues a similar groove while being a very different song. Great beat, great synth sounds, one of many songs to really represent.'Song to the Siren' is a song that you won't want to skip. It's infectious, it sounds good, and throughout it continues to create variation on a theme. Very good song, right up there with the best on this album.'One Too Many Mornings' is a beautiful song. If I hear the beginning of this song, I can't turn it off until its done. It's a laid-back, soulful song with female vocals that just tickles my brain. It puts me in a warm place. I'd say it's my favorite, but I think it's a tie.'Life is Sweet' is more uptempo and features male vocals and some great drum loops (common theme with The Chemical Brothers). Very well structured, very fun to listen to.'Alive Alone' features sweet female vocals and is probably the only track to really give 'One Too Many Mornings' a run for its money. This is another laid-back, sweet techno melody and it achieves some of the fullest sound of any of the songs on the album. The Chemical Brothers have a knack for sending albums out on a high note and this one really did it for me when I first started listening to the album. Beautiful melodies and layers in this song.Overall this album seems more subdued than some of their later efforts, which works to both its benefit and detriment. In some ways, it feels like restrained, which leaves me wanting more, but also gives it the character that this album really stands alone. It feels very unique within the Chemical Brothers library. About the only bad thing that I can say about this album is that it really is outshined by 'Brother's Gonna Work It Out.' That album has a similar style to 'Exit Planet Dust' but is ultimately much better, although the track listing and structure is very different. I just find myself wanting to listen to 'Brother's Gonna Work It Out' whenever I start listening to 'Exit Planet Dust.'Bottom line is that if you're a fan of The Chemical Brothers, you already own this. And if you don't, then you should be ashamed of yourself. If you don't know what The Chemical Brothers are all about, I highly recommend this album as a first listen. It's got many of the hallmarks of their best music but is easy to listen to. Keep in mind that this is their initial effort, and there's a lot of ground that they didn't cover yet, but it's a great taste.

I love this recording and listen to it often. The pressing inst' the best.....some pops here and there right out of the sleeve first time. I've tried cleaning it .... it's in the vinyl / pressing itself. It's still very good and I'd buy it again. Compared to the Cd it has it's own audio qualities....I listen to both.

I was so excited to receive this album. Opened it and noticed that the records didn't look like others. The grooves looked swirly and not lined up the way they should. This caused the needle to jump all over and made the songs skip. Returned the album and was sent a replacement album within 2 days. Unfortunately the same issue was had by the replacement so just got a refund. The 2 stars are for the great customer service in getting a replacement and ultimately a refund.

Era el producto esperado, el valor es indicado y llegó justo a tiempo.

I try to avoid explicit lyrics but I appreciate their long history and await more discovery.

I loved it completely!

Anyone interested in the roots of big beat electronic and house dub music genres simply must get this album. Along with other electronic artists, they moved the world into the House Rave Era. These tracks were ground-breaking and the pinnacle of style back in the age of grunge.

Un producto para la colección, y de muy buena calidad.

Love this album. An ex nicked it so this was a replacement. Put it on to do my housework as soon as it arrived and ended up dancing with the cat for the duration of the album. Some of their finest tunes. Rave on.

Masters of the big beats - just love it. Not even one weak song. Just need to be careful not to wear it out by overplaying constantly!

Banging!!

Thank you

takes me back

Super listen

wonderful

Not their best music for me, I liked their later stuff

Great album which brings back lots of good memories of fantastic nights & weekends during the late 90's

Great !

great c d

Nothing to add to other reviewers! Need this to move from my review queue and there doesn't seem to be another way

Great album

Great music

lost this album [cd] years ago great to have it back .although the not original box and cover which was stipulated the cd was in very good condition for price.