Psapp
The Camel's Back

Cover art for The Camel's Back by Psapp Description: CD on Domino
Format: CD
Genre(s): Experimental Pop
Label: Domino
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4Rating: 4
...according to our on 23 October 2008.

Psapp I really like. They're on their 3rd album now, I think, and it's another move forward sonically. They've started to really indulge themselves with the calypso/lounge/jazz side of things, no longer sounding like a lady-led Tunng. This new album 'The Camel's Back' starts with the sexy, swinging 'I Want That' which I could see setting the scene at trendy eateries around the globe. It's so much fun it makes me wanna have a foodfight. Chugging along, there's ballad-ey waltzier spots and melancholy plinky moments. 'Fickle Ghost' is more reminiscent of older material, an eerie little organ over wistful electronic pop. It's a varied, sweet & accesible album with more commercial segments where there used to be more kooky oddness, bizarre whirrings & an earthy quirkiness. It's still present in reduced measures, and is a large part of their appeal for me so if they reach a wider audience with this collection of fine pop I'll be really happy for this lady duo, they really deserve it! digipak CD/LP to come on Domino.

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What their label says...

· If Psapp was a Sunday afternoon film this would be the
moment when the sun came out and everyone danced in
glorious Technicolor.
· Album opener ‘I Want That’ showcases Psapp’s
development, bursting with enthusiasm and brassy
squawks while ‘The Monster Song’ is a hugely catchy
pop number, life affirming and vast.
· Features are to run in Clash, 10 & Amelia’s
magazines.
· John Kennedy and Nemone on 6 Music are playing
lead track ‘The Monster Song’, which further radio
support expected.
· Keep an eye out for the strange and violent video
for ‘Monster Song’ which opens you up to the world
of Psapp.

I Want That * Part Like Waves * The Camel’s Back * Fickle Ghost *
The Monster Song * Somewhere There Is A Record Of Our Actions *
Marshrat * Fix It * Mister Ant * Screws * Homicide * Parker