Psycho Tropical Berlin
La Femme · 2013
72 min · 18 tracks · psychedelic rock
A vibrant mix of psychedelic rock and punk influences creates a kaleidoscopic exploration of sound and culture.
Top tracks — play these first
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Antitaxi — The opening track sets the tone with its infectious rhythm and playful lyrics, embodying the album’s whimsical spirit from the outset.
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Sur la planche 2013 — This track showcases the band's ability to blend catchy melodies with surf rock elements, making it a standout example of their unique sound.
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Le Blues de Françoise — Combining nostalgic lyrics with a modern twist, this song highlights La Femme's lyrical depth amidst their vibrant musical landscape.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases vibrant arrangements and genre-blending but lacks a strong cohesive narrative across its length.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before transitioning to more experimental sounds.
- Several tracks feature layered instrumentation, blending guitars, synths, and percussion in complex arrangements that create a rich sonic texture.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic flow with peaks
- long, immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing transitions
- vibrant, eclectic soundscapes
- contemplative late-night vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2013, Psycho Tropical Berlin is La Femme's debut studio album, following a series of successful EPs. At this point, the band was beginning to gain international attention, blending their French roots with eclectic musical influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tame Impala· MGMT· Pond
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Antitaxi 4:08
- 2 Amour dans le motu 4:39
- 3 La Femme 3:01
- 4 Interlude 2:39
- 5 Hypsoline 3:15
- 6 Sur la planche 2013 3:46
- 7 It's Time to Wake Up (2023) 6:51
- 8 Nous étions deux 6:06
- 9 Packshot 2:55
- 10 Saisis la corde 5:29
- 11 Le Blues de Françoise 4:36
- 12 Si un jour 2:38
- 13 La femme ressort 5:23
- 14 Welcome America 2:25
- 15 Oh Baby Doll 3:09
- 16 Witchcraft 3:49
- 17 Witch Dub 3:49
- 18 Jaded future - Future las 4:16
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