Psycho Tropical Berlin is above all a fun listen; that’s not to say Stereolab’s music isn’t fun, of course, but even on the slower songs, La Femme are making music for parties and weekend getaways.
I'm French and La Femme, it's a bit like the french band I dreamed about. A delicious sound, eighties, a nice and original imagery, and fantastic lyrics... in French! This album is science fiction. A pure staging with psychedelic accents that listens attentively. La Femme is the little electro-pop bomb of the moment with spherical and light sounds. "Sur la planche" is surrounded by an enchanting atmosphere. Further: "It's time to wake up". Paradoxically, it will help you ... read more
Underrated gem stacked with psychedelic banger after psychedelic banger. Exquisitely composed, gorgeous and invigorating.
Every song sounds like it has a secret to tell you.
edit: 86 -> 82
some of the novelty can wear off pretty quickly
this album is very weird. its absurdity can be attributed to the off-kilter energy this album exudes, as it blends elements of synthpop and neo-psychedelia (a little bit of surf rock too) into a kookie and obtuse listen that evokes feelings of 80s camp. from what i can get from the lyrics, they also have a layer of absurdity that coats every track. take the opener, for example, where it literally repeats two lines, seemingly ... read more
Underrated gem stacked with psychedelic banger after psychedelic banger. Exquisitely composed, gorgeous and invigorating.
Every song sounds like it has a secret to tell you.
Pretty cool blend of genres but holy fuck does it get old QUICK, absolute slog to get through.
It's also French.
1 | Antitaxi 4:09 | 92 |
2 | Amour dans le Motu 4:40 | 86 |
3 | La femme 3:02 | 84 |
4 | Interlude 2:39 | 74 |
5 | Hypsoline 3:16 | 80 |
6 | Sur la planche 2013 3:50 | 90 |
7 | It's Time to Wake Up 2023 6:51 | 86 |
8 | Nous étions deux 6:09 | 87 |
9 | Packshot 2:56 | 84 |
10 | Saisis la corde 5:29 | 87 |
11 | Le Blues de Françoise 4:38 | 84 |
12 | Si un jour 2:38 | 94 |
13 | La femme ressort 5:23 | 87 |
14 | Welcome America 2:28 | 85 |