Psychonauts, also known as The Psychonauts, are a British music duo. They consist of Pablo Clement and Paul Mogg.[1] The two met in Somerset, UK, while "digging through crates at the local record store".[1] Clement is also a member of James Lavelle's Unkle project.[1]
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| Also known as | The Psychonauts |
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Genres | Trip hop |
| Years active | 1996–present |
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Career
editIn 1998, Psychonauts released a mix album, Time Machine, on Mo' Wax.[2] In 2015, Fact placed it at number 35 on the "50 Best Trip-Hop Albums of All Time" list.[2]
In 2003, the duo released their first studio album, Songs for Creatures, on International DeeJay Gigolo Records.[3] John Bush of AllMusic gave the album 4 out of 5 stars, calling it "one of the best records to appear from a former Mo' Wax act in several years."[4] Neesh Asghar of The Guardian described it as "a gorgeous record showcasing cinematic soundscapes and seductive ethereal ambience alongside pastoral folk-pop songs and electro disco."[5] The album was re-released in 2010.[6] In a review of the album's reissue, Matthew Bennett of Clash called it "a complete dance album that's rarely been surpassed in the last six years."[7]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- Songs for Creatures (2003, International DeeJay Gigolo Records)
Mix albums
edit- Time Machine (1998, Mo' Wax)
Singles
edit- "Hot Blood / Invading Space (Outer Descent)" (1999, Mo' Wax)
- "Fear Is Real / Hips for Scotland" (2003, International DeeJay Gigolo Records)
- "World Keeps Turning" (2004, International DeeJay Gigolo Records)
- "Take Control" (2010, International DeeJay Gigolo Records)
References
edit- ^ a b c Esser, Alex (14 February 2010). "Interview: The Psychonauts". House Music With Love. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
- ^ a b Twells, John; Fintoni, Laurent (30 July 2015). "The 50 best trip-hop albums of all time". Fact. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
- ^ Clarke, Paul (24 October 2003). "Interview: Psychonauts". BBC. Archived from the original on 31 July 2004. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
- ^ Bush, John. "Songs For Creatures - The Psychonauts". AllMusic. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
- ^ Asghar, Neesh (19 October 2003). "Psychonauts, Songs for Creatures". The Guardian. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
- ^ Clarke, Paul (12 January 2010). "The Psychonauts - Songs for Creatures". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
- ^ Bennett, Matthew (29 January 2010). "The Psychonauts - Songs For Creatures". Clash. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
External links
edit- The Psychonauts at AllMusic
- Psychonauts discography at Discogs