PsappCountry of origin:England Type of music generally:Evocative/eclectic, experimental, ectronic alternative pop Status:Most recent release, What Makes Us Glow (2013) See also:Psapp's site Comparisons:A little Young Marble Giants-ish or perhaps Pram-like. Broadcast? Covers/own material:Own General comments:Psapp are a highly inventive duo with lovely, rich vocals and a playful sense of sound. Their sound is familiar yet unique and enchanting because of their singer's evocative, gorgeous voice and the unusual instrumentation. So delightfully quirky... (Neile) Recommended first album:Tiger, My Friend or The Only Thing I Ever Wanted Recordings:
The Way We Do Itas Team LG
Release info:2005—Kennington Recordings—KENCD1 Availability:Hard to find Ecto priority:Highly recommended Group members:Mr. L, Little G Guest artists:Mark Courtney—guitar (4) Produced by:Mastered by The German Comments:A lovely CD with lots of intriguing sounds. Perhaps a little more mellow and sad, a little less playful, than their later work as Psapp. Still, it's wonderful music, and I love "Little G"'s vocals and the wonderfully inventive sounds that build the songs. This probably has stronger hints of a Young Marble Giants influence than their later work. (Neile) Tiger, My FriendRelease info:2004—The Leaf Label (U.S.)—BAY 41CD Availability:Wide in U.S. Ecto priority:Highly recommended Group members:Carim Clasmann Guest artists:Shawn Lee—drums (2) Comments:A wonderful mix of songs, punctuated by wonderful noises and gorgeous vocals. I love this entire album, but my utter favourite trackis the lively and bountifully filled with fun noises song "About Fun"—it's one of the most delightful, fun tracks I've ever heard. "Leaving in Coffins" is beautiful and haunted. Really all of this is just lovely. Highly, highly recommended for fans of sound and gorgeous vocals. (Neile) The Only Thing I Ever WantedRelease info:2006—Dominio Recording Co Ltd—DNO 095 Availability:Wide Ecto priority:Highly recommended Group members:Carim Clasmann Guest artists:Markus Liebetanz—drums (1, 7) Comments:Another brilliant album, which begins with the crazily fun "Hi". I never tire of this—it's so inventive and delightful, and the vocals so gorgeous. And the lyrics are just as fun: "don't make me think before I speak / don't make me hold my horses." What are you waiting for? Go buy this. (Neile) Hi ep (2006)Release info:2006—Dominio Recording Co Ltd—DNO 096 Availability:Wide Ecto priority:Recommended Group members:Carim Clasmann and Galia Durant Guest artists:Markus Liebetanz—drums (1) Comments:This the single "hi" from The Only Thing I Ever Wanted, and 4 other tracks unique to this release. While not as essential as the album, they're nonetheless very good and recommended. (Neile) The Camel's BackRelease info:2008—Dominio Recording Co Ltd—WIGCD 228 Availability:Wide Ecto priority:Highly recommended Group members:Carim Clasmann and Galia Durant Guest artists:Alessandro Antonio Palmitessa—saxophone (1, 7) Comments:I didn't think I liked this as much as Tiger, My Friend or The Only Thing I Ever Wanted when I got this—I didn't think it was possible becasue I love those so much. But this has really grown on me and I love it, too. Psapp is just as inventive, playful and delightful here as they've always been. Highly recommended. (Neile) What Makes Us GlowRelease info:2013—The State 51 Conspiracy Availability:U.K. Ecto priority:Highly recommended Group members:Carim Clasmann and Galia Durant Guest artists:Alessandro Palmitessa—saxophone (10) Comments:A new Psapp album, especially after such a long break, is a cause for celebration. This album is utterly delightful, and highly recommended. (Neile) |
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