Psychonauts, also known as The Psychonauts, are a British music duo. They consist of Pablo Clement and Paul Mogg.
The two met in
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, UK, while "digging through crates at the local record store".
[ Clement is also a member of ]James Lavelle
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's Unkle
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project.[
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Career
In 1998, Psychonauts released a mix album, ''Time Machine'', on Mo' Wax
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'' 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. John Bush of ]AllMusic
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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." Neesh Asghar of ''The Guardian
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'' described it as "a gorgeous record showcasing cinematic soundscapes and seductive ethereal ambience alongside pastoral folk-pop songs and electro disco." The album was re-released in 2010. 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."
Discography
Studio albums
* ''Songs for Creatures'' (2003, International DeeJay Gigolo Records)
Mix albums
* ''Time Machine'' (1998, Mo' Wax
Mo' Wax was a British record label founded by James Lavelle in 1992. The label was not co-founded by Tim Goldsworthy, as is often reported. Steve Finan became co-owner shortly after.
Mo' Wax came to recognition for being at the forefront of t ...
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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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British electronic music duos
Trip hop groups