Django Django represent a new breed of British bands that have caused a stir in the industry. It’s understandable to see why; the quartet who originate from Edinburgh embody an experimental sound that is foreign to the ears. Using instrumentals they begin the album with ‘Introduction’, creating a mixture of harmonious whistling combined with techno-tribal drums that are ongoing. Admittedly a vague description, but an accurate one at that.
They epitomise the true essence of ‘New British Music’, providing a haven for listeners seeking something original. The album creates an unusual impact upon first listen due to the remote, distinctive nature that the band exemplify. At times they are so indefinable that listeners may find it a struggle to place them and the repetitive sound is at times off-putting. This is particularly notable in songs such as ‘Default’ where the electro sound dominates, creating a monotonous result. The consistent harmonies in ‘Zumm Zumm’ create a dazed effect on the listener, leaving nothing else to do but to sit back and embrace the relaxing atmosphere that ‘Django Django’ emits.
The album is dream-like; whether it’s the muted, subtle tones that play throughout or the synchronised elongation of words in songs such as ‘Loves Dart’. ‘Wor’ follows this trance-like effect, seemingly transporting the listener into a desert chase that is right at the centre of a Clint Eastwood Western. The tension rises gradually with the heightened notes of Vincent Neff’s vocal merging with the recurring beating of the bell and drum. The band have achieved sounds that so many labelled as ‘new and upcoming’ fail to do successfully, and deserve to soar with this original and creative debut.