Tourists
Psapp · 2019
43 min · 13 tracks · electronica
Intricate electronic textures intertwine with playful melodies, creating a whimsical soundscape that invites exploration and reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Tourist — The title track encapsulates the album's exploratory spirit, with its vibrant rhythms and melodic interplay reflecting the themes of curiosity and discovery that permeate the record.
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Vision — This track features lush soundscapes and intricate layers that exemplify Psapp's knack for blending organic sounds with electronic elements, showcasing their artistic evolution.
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Glove — With its playful lyrics and catchy hooks, 'Glove' stands out as a quintessential Psapp song, balancing whimsy with sophisticated production techniques.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalIntricate textures and playful melodies create an engaging soundscape, though it may not reach wider audiences.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of layered electronic textures that evolve throughout each track, creating a rich auditory tapestry.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional rhythms and playful melodies, inviting the listener to engage with the music in a reflective manner.
- The first half of the album maintains a more upbeat tempo, while the latter half gradually shifts to slower, more introspective pieces.
- 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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8/10
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 exploration
- brief, engaging sonic interludes
- playful melodies inviting reflection
- varied track lengths maintaining interest
Maybe skip if you
- prefer heavy, dense compositions
- seek straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Tourists' was released in September 2019, Psapp was celebrating nearly two decades of their unique blend of electronica and indie pop. This album marked their first full release since 2013's 'What Makes Us Glow,' showcasing a matured sound while still retaining the playful essence of their early work.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 uPVC 3:30
- 2 Progress 3:42
- 3 Tourist 3:35
- 4 Woods 0:58
- 5 Vision 3:52
- 6 Glove 4:57
- 7 Slippery 1:02
- 8 Pieces 4:55
- 9 Land 3:49
- 10 Orekche 3:41
- 11 Work 3:44
- 12 A Fit 4:01
- 13 Big 1:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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