Psychonauts (band) explained

Psychonauts
Alias:The Psychonauts
Origin:United Kingdom
Genre:Trip hop
Years Active:1996–present
Current Members:
  • Pablo Clement
  • Paul Mogg

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]

Career

In 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

Studio albums

Mix albums

Singles

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Interview: The Psychonauts. House Music With Love. Alex. Esser. 14 February 2010. 7 January 2018.
  2. Web site: The 50 best trip-hop albums of all time. Fact. John. Twells. Laurent. Fintoni. 30 July 2015. 7 January 2018.
  3. Web site: Interview: Psychonauts. BBC. Paul. Clarke. 24 October 2003. https://web.archive.org/web/20040731103553/http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/collective/A1910594. 31 July 2004. 7 January 2018.
  4. Web site: Songs For Creatures - The Psychonauts. AllMusic. John. Bush. 7 January 2018.
  5. Web site: Psychonauts, Songs for Creatures. The Guardian. Neesh. Asghar. 19 October 2003. 7 January 2018.
  6. Web site: The Psychonauts - Songs for Creatures. Resident Advisor. Paul. Clarke. 12 January 2010. 7 January 2018.
  7. Web site: The Psychonauts - Songs For Creatures. Clash. Matthew. Bennett. 29 January 2010. 7 January 2018.