Psychonauts (band)
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{{Infobox musical artist
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| alias = The Psychonauts
| origin = United Kingdom
| genre = Trip hop
| years_active = 1996–present
| label = {{hlist|Mo' Wax|International DeeJay Gigolo Records}}
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| current_members = * Pablo Clement
- Paul Mogg
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Psychonauts, also known as The Psychonauts, are a British music duo. They consist of Pablo Clement and Paul Mogg.{{cite web|url=http://www.housemusicwithlove.com/2010/interview-the-psychonauts/|title=Interview: The Psychonauts|work=House Music With Love|first=Alex|last=Esser|date=14 February 2010|accessdate=7 January 2018}} The two met in Somerset, UK, while "digging through crates at the local record store". Clement is also a member of James Lavelle's Unkle project.
Career
In 1998, Psychonauts released a mix album, Time Machine, on Mo' Wax.{{cite web|url=http://www.factmag.com/2015/07/30/50-best-trip-hop-albums/|title=The 50 best trip-hop albums of all time|work=Fact|first1=John|last1=Twells|first2=Laurent|last2=Fintoni|date=30 July 2015|accessdate=7 January 2018}} In 2015, Fact placed it at number 35 on the "50 Best Trip-Hop Albums of All Time" list.
In 2003, the duo released their first studio album, Songs for Creatures, on International DeeJay Gigolo Records.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/collective/A1910594|title=Interview: Psychonauts|work=BBC|first=Paul|last=Clarke|date=24 October 2003|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040731103553/http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/collective/A1910594|archivedate=31 July 2004|accessdate=7 January 2018}} 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."{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/songs-for-creatures-mw0000320181|title=Songs For Creatures - The Psychonauts|work=AllMusic|first=John|last=Bush|accessdate=7 January 2018}} 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."{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/observer/omm/reviews/story/0,13875,1063565,00.html|title=Psychonauts, Songs for Creatures|work=The Guardian|first=Neesh|last=Asghar|date=19 October 2003|accessdate=7 January 2018}} The album was re-released in 2010.{{cite web|url=http://www.residentadvisor.net/reviews/7012|title=The Psychonauts - Songs for Creatures|work=Resident Advisor|first=Paul|last=Clarke|date=12 January 2010|accessdate=7 January 2018}} 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."{{cite web|url=http://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/the-psychonauts-songs-for-creatures|title=The Psychonauts - Songs For Creatures|work=Clash|first=Matthew|last=Bennett|date=29 January 2010|accessdate=7 January 2018}}
Discography
=Studio albums=
- Songs for Creatures (2003, International DeeJay Gigolo Records)
=Mix albums=
- Time Machine (1998, Mo' Wax)
=Singles=
- "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
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External links
- {{AllMusic|class=artist|id=mn0000860306|label=The Psychonauts}}
- {{Discogs artist|Psychonauts|Psychonauts}}
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