Psycho Tropical Berlin

Critic Score
Based on 8 reviews
2013 Ratings: #299 / 1115
User Score
Based on 144 ratings
2013 Rank: #188
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WhatTheFunk
64

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

buckfastbjork
90

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.

weewoupe
82

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

Movie_Rose
72

Really good and full of energy.

buckfastbjork
90

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.

rockstarrzz
55

Pretty cool blend of genres but holy fuck does it get old QUICK, absolute slog to get through.
It's also French.

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Added on: May 12, 2013