DOTA (4) – Wir Rufen Dich, Galaktika
DOTA (4) presents their album "Wir Rufen Dich, Galaktika" on this 2021 release via Kleingeldprinzessin Records, a collection that showcases the German pop act's distinctive approach to contemporary songwriting. The album arrives as a substantial package for vinyl collectors, featuring not only the main LP but also a bonus LP, making this a comprehensive statement from the band during a significant period in their career.
The main album opens with "Als Ob" before establishing its thematic and sonic identity through standout tracks like "Bademeister*in" and "Besser Als Nichts." The band demonstrates a thoughtful approach to pop music, with songs like "Ich Bin Leider Schuld" and "Wir Rufen Dich, Galaktika" (the title track) revealing emotional depth beneath accessible melodies. The first side's progression flows naturally into the second, where "Ich Hasse Es" and "Funken Schlagen" maintain momentum, while "Fotosynthese" and "Bleiben" offer more introspective moments. Closer "Einfach So Verloren" rounds out the primary material with contemplative energy.
What makes this vinyl particularly valuable for collectors is the bonus LP, which extends the listening experience substantially. This second record introduces additional dimensions to the project, including "Halluzinogene" and "Die Flut," alongside the atmospheric "Der Erste Samstag Im Frühling." The inclusion of "Keine Zeit (Fridays For Future Song)" demonstrates the band's willingness to engage with contemporary social issues, while an acoustic rendering of "Besser Als Nichts" provides fresh perspective on previously heard material. The bonus side continues with "Nicht Das Paradies," "Boot Fahren," and "Meine Liebe Aus Der Ferne," showcasing varied arrangements and emotional registers. "Brandenburg Laziness" offers a notable title reflecting the album's sometimes wry sensibility, before "Ein Bisschen Zu Still" and a hidden track conclude the extended package.
DOTA (4)'s pop sensibility on "Wir Rufen Dich, Galaktika" balances melodic accessibility with introspective lyricism throughout. The generous vinyl presentation, complete with bonus material, positions this as an essential purchase for collectors seeking contemporary German pop that avoids both commercial glossiness and excessive experimentation, instead finding compelling middle ground.
