Released 18 years ago this October
The Camel's Back
Psapp · 2008
39 min · 12 tracks · electronica
Whimsical electronica blends with playful soundscapes and quirky vocals, creating a dreamlike auditory experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Camel’s Back — The title track encapsulates the album's whimsical essence, showcasing Psapp's signature blend of playful melodies and intricate electronic textures.
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Part Like Waves — This track features a captivating rhythm and dynamic shifts, illustrating the band's skillful use of layered sounds and inviting listeners into their imaginative world.
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Fickle Ghost — Fickle Ghost stands out with its hauntingly beautiful melody and ethereal vocals, offering an introspective moment that contrasts the album's more upbeat tracks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends whimsical electronica with quirky vocals, showcasing inventive soundscapes but lacks a strong cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements alongside the instrumentation, adding an additional layer of whimsy.
- The pacing varies significantly, with some tracks maintaining a steady rhythm while others introduce abrupt changes in tempo and mood.
- 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
- whimsical soundscapes for daydreaming
- playful moments for lighthearted vibes
- short bursts of quirky energy
- captivating details in headphone listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, serious themes
- want lengthy, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 27, 2008, The Camel's Back marked Psapp's third studio album, following their breakthrough record, The Only Thing I Ever Wanted. At this point in their career, the duo was establishing their unique sound within the indie electronica scene, building on previous successes while pushing creative boundaries.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Want That 3:51
- 2 Part Like Waves 4:23
- 3 The Camel’s Back 1:56
- 4 Fickle Ghost 2:46
- 5 The Monster Song 3:27
- 6 Somewhere There Is a Record of Our Actions 3:59
- 7 Marshrat 3:56
- 8 Fix It 3:01
- 9 Mister Ant 3:59
- 10 Screws 2:51
- 11 Homicide 0:52
- 12 Parker 4:21
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