Tiger, My Friend | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | November 2, 2004 | |||
Recorded | 2004 | |||
Genre | Electronica | |||
Length | 41:06 | |||
Label | Domino Recording Company | |||
Producer | Carim Clasmann Galia Durant | |||
Psapp chronology | ||||
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Original Cover | ||||
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 78/100 [1] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | link |
Rockfeedback | link |
Stylus Magazine | link |
Tiger, My Friend is the first album by electronica band Psapp. It was originally released on The Leaf Label and was later reissued by Domino Records, which now controls Psapp's entire catalog.
All tracks are written by Psapp at Fishtank Studios, London, except where noted.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Northdown Flat B1" | 0:31 |
2. | "Rear Moth" | 3:56 |
3. | "Leaving in Coffins" | 4:13 |
4. | "Calm Down" (Psapp, Tim Whelan) | 4:21 |
5. | "Velvet Pony" | 3:48 |
6. | "About Fun" | 3:42 |
7. | "Curuncula" | 5:45 |
8. | "King Kong" | 4:10 |
9. | "The Counter" | 3:51 |
10. | "Chapter" | 2:40 |
11. | "Tiger, My Friend" | 4:03 |
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