La Femme is a chic six-piece out of Paris (mostly) that have been gaining some wide recognition in their homeland and the rest of Europe for their addictive blend of cyber-surf that combines elements of Stereolab and Ladytron with a sprinkle of surf pop just for good measure. The band self-released its debut EP, Le Podium #1: La Femme, in 2010, and followed it up with a few more singles and EPs leading up to its release
of a debut LP entitled Psycho Tropical Berlin from Born Bad Records on April 23 (buy). It's easy to start making comparisons to French space-synth stalwarts like Serge Gainsbourg, Stereolab, or even more recent acts like The Limiñanas, and those comparisons would be well deserved, but La Femme are not simply re-hashing any of these bands as much as they are adding their own flavor into an already prepared and tested mix. Much of the LP is pieced together from re-workings of songs off the singles and EPs that highlight a penchant for quirky energy and groovy danceability with a beatnik flavor and surfy guitars. There are plenty of moments on the LP, however, that shift into a more pensive style of electronica that slow down the general vibe and momentum. Nevertheless, it's a great find for fans of this style of pop and the double LP with 350g cover art would be a valued addition to your vinyl collection, but I can't seem to find it available anywhere domestically so as of now you're limited to the price of 18 Euros (plus shipping) at Born Bad Records if you really want it.
RIYL: Sterolab, B-52's, Ladytron
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