Label: Tsk Tsk Records

Release Date: August 26, 2003 (US release)

Website: www.margo.ue.st/

Margo - The Catnap
Matthew Stone

With all of the anti-French sentiment swirling about in the US these days, it's nice to see that the Frenchies have produced some delicious music to kick back at all of the super-patriots. Eat it, this is some tasty music.

I always wanted a girl who would speak French to me. It's so hot. I'll settle for The Catnap. Although vaguely sung in English, and at times, slipping to French, Melanie Massons's elfishly cute voice brings reminiscent thoughts of the chiquie from mum and Stina Nordenstam. I can't really make out what she's saying most of the time, but hey, she sounds hot, sooooo...yeah, I'm down with that. As far as I can tell, she makes a lot of references to her pussycat. It dissapeared in the night. Among other things. The kitty cat seems to be a theme here, but again, I don't know French, sooooo...

I'm just not stuck on the voice though. The smooth electronic thing blended with more organic intruments makes for a soothing backdrop. Think maybe Figurine, except less sugary; Fennesz, but less random. Dense instrumentation and crisp beats make the head nod "yeah." Not too dissimilar to mum, if that's your thing. And, it's my thing, so I plan on keeping this a staple in my new music stash.

I wish I knew French. I wish Margo played in more places than just France. But, I have The Catnap to tide me over, and that's not such a bad thing.

posted 10.11.03

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