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Tiger My Friend
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 12 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 5 votes
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Album Info
Label: Leaf
Release Date: 02 November 2004
Discs: 1 disc
Genre(s): Indie, Electronic, Rock
Summary
This is the debut album for the London-based electronica duo, who blend their minimalist, experimental tendencies with more organic elements, including vocals (think of a more playful version of Mum).
Also By This Artist: The Camel's Back The Only Thing I Ever Wanted
Also On The Web: Official Artist Site The Leaf Label @ PostEverything
What The Critics Said
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Dusted Magazine
Psapp's music is so beautifully complex that upon first listen it might seem a bit haphazard or amateurish -- with all its bells, whistles, whizzes and whirrs -- but after repeated listens, the oddities take on a precise purpose and fit perfectly within the melodic structure.
Read Full Review >Stylus Magazine
While Psapp clearly echoes its precursors in myriad ways, its sound is ultimately unique and its album far more accomplished than the conventional debut.
Read Full Review >Uncut
It's hard to find fault with this uplifting debut. [Feb 2005, p.78]
Amazon.com
Those who are intrigued by electronica but find it's too chilly for their tastes would be wise to check out Psapp.
Read Full Review >The Wire
Such unashamed prettiness in a production is rare, and it's rarer still to achieve this without sliding into a quagmire of tweeness or an insufferable knowing smugness. [#252, p.62]
Mojo
That [Psapp] completely circumvent high blood sugar whimsy is testament to the duo's songwriting ingenuity and Durant's silken vocal cords. [Apr 2005, p.89]
Pitchfork
Sure, greater dynamic variety and some selective risktaking would be nice, but these precocious upstarts already got the tough part pinned down: subtlety. Psapp have laid themselves a remarkably self-assured template for subsequent outings.
Read Full Review >Q Magazine
A massively inventive debut. [Feb 2005, p.104]
Junkmedia
The sound, which blends a little of the pastoral, John Fahey-influenced digital music with calm, focused songwriting, gives a sense of romance to a fairly limited musical vocabulary.
Read Full Review >Under The Radar
An appealing but ultimately uninspiring work. [#8, p.116]
Tiny Mix Tapes
In spite of every effort and explicit claim to the contrary, it doesn't really sound like they're having that much fun.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this album is 9.4 (out of 10) based on 5 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Gman gave it an8:
The influences on this album are not hard to spot. It is clear that Psapp have been inspired by the likes of Laika, Pram, Stereolab, Mum, Matthew Herbert and Lali Puna. However, despite the fact that they are not exactly exploring new musical terrirories, Psapp are far more than just another ''glitch pop' outfit and definitely have something of their own to offer. The irresistible child-like melodies and cheeky use of found sounds (including a kitten squeaking, on one track) create something truly special. Despite it's obvious quirkiness, it never becomes tiresome and you can't help but wanting to play over and over again. One of the best this year so far.
Max S gave it a10:
Amazing! great melodies, great song structure, wonderfully creative production. This album takes elements of pop and folktronica and mixes them to create music that is both fascinating and joyful in its freedom. absolutely first rate.
J. Henk gave it a9:
Really lovely. One of the best new things I've heard this year.
