Catástrofe nº 17 is the compilation all the band fans were waiting for. An album that compiles all the singles released by the band throughout their career, released between 1995 and 1998; some of them had been deleted some time ago; some other were only available in vinyl versions; excellent songs that will delight their less early rising fans.

The band's new album features the virtues of its successful first album and announces a new stage full of great achievements and unforgettable moments. Basing on good taste and hard work, CAMERA OBSCURA have reached an enviable cult status which is getting closer to massive. CAMERA OBSCURA's songs make the audience surrender to their charms with each listen: this is a new example of classic pop with that 'something special' so difficult to define: maybe because of Tracyanne's vocals? or the wide assortment of always exquisite influences, ranging from 50's girl bands to 60's soft pop or country pop? or maybe the transparent production of Geoff Allan, who has worked with MOGWAI, TEENAGE FANCLUB, THE DELGADOS, ARAB STRAP, BELLE AND SEBASTIAN? or maybe it's that songs like 'Teenager' are simply perfect? CAMERA OBSCURA know how to reach people's hearts with sweet melodies wisely dressed with delicate arrangements and bittersweet lyrics. A wonderful sample of mellowness, wisedom and worked-up pop jewelry.

The second album of ENTRE RÍOS, twelve songs which again reveal the true talent of this Argentine trio. The electronics continue to be more spacious in its creative methods, giving the audience a versatile album to enjoy, including meandering melodies, delicate pop passages, like absolute electronic and innovative bliss; ENTRE RÍOS have created an emotional electronic album, but with a pop purview and without losing the dreamy feeling of their first album 'Idioma suave'. Close to MUM, LE MANS, BJÖRK, ST ETIENNE, KOMEIT, LALI PUNA, DNTEL...

Second solo album of the brilliant and amazing Ibon Errazkin (ex- LE MANS); instrumental pieces, filled with striking sounds, emotions and pop sensitivity. This album reaches even farther beyond the stunning aims of his first album; the listener will find brilliant pop straight away, as well as a meticulous production. Cuts that surprise you in the first listening and enchant you to press the repeat button over and over. Musicians who lent their talents to the making of this album: Murky (guitar), Guillermo Monje (drums), Olaf Ladousse (bass and doo-rag pedals), Antonio Galvañ (piano and synthesizer), Sergio Delgado (sound engineer). Cover design by Javier Aramburu, designer of all of his works since AVENTURAS DE KIRLIAN.

Amelia Fletcher and Rob Pursey featured some of the most colourful and finest pop moments in Uk indieland: TALULAH GOSH, HEAVENLY, MARINE RESEARCH... TENDER TRAP is their new project: pop with punk attitudealways enhanced by the unmistakable sweet vocals of Amelia. A new classic for all indie pop fans.

This american two-piece debuted at the beginning of the year 2003 on the prestigious Mute label (D.A.F, ADD (N) TO X, DEPECHE MODE...) taking part in the 'Pre-set, new electronic music' compilation, which features the most interesting artists of the electro-pop new generation. And now this is their debut album, full of youthful arrogance which takes us to the most glorious days of electro and techno-pop.

These three-piece from Argentina makes electronic pop, very elegant and dreamy. If you loved their seven inch for our club ('Litoral') then you will just adore their debut album, featuring electronic landscapes and ethereal, whispery female vocals. Excellent artwork by Javier Aramburu.

Debut album from this two piece from Madrid. Produced by Ian Catt (ST ETIENNE, TBS...). Classy, sophisticated pop influenced by Brazil and France sixties. Featuring the soft, breathy vocals of Silvia. Recommended for fans of Astrud Gilberto and Claudine Longet.

Debut album from this young five piece from Spain. Female fronted punk pop with catchy tunes, highly energetic, hyper speed, intense and funny. One of the cheekiest debuts of the decade.

The long-awaited new album from a true classic band. "La Bohème" contains some of the catchiest pop moments of the band's career as well as showing BEEF at its wildest and most experimental. Mastered in New York by Wharton Tiers, sound engineer of SONIC YOUTH.

Sassy, cheeky day-glo techno-punk bubblegum pop bombs from this girl-boy two-piece from Birmingham, Uk. This is their debut album, including smash disco hits like 'Better than sex', remixed by THE CUBAN BOYS. 

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ER-1094 CD Digipak

Here is a new Elefant compilation: 25 songs including songs taken from our newest releases, juicy advances from forthcoming records that will cause a commotion during the following months (CAMERA OBSCURA, LE MANS, LA CASA AZUL), and, of course, more than one unreleased treat for collectors and pop lovers in general (Ana D, ENTRE RÍOS, NOSOTRÄSH, COOPER, METRO, LES TRÈS BIEN ENSEMBLE and NIZA). From acoustic pop to naïve electronics, from sixties beats to avant-garde experiments; an exciting combination of very well-known names.

The first album signed by Stephin Merritt (the genius behind THE MAGNETIC FIELDS, FUTURE BIBLE HEROES and THE 6THS) is also the soundtrack for James Bolton's much praised film. Atmospheric tracks combined with shiny catchy pop gems conform this awesome debut.