Name: Temet
Brand: Imarhan

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Bonus disc: No

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CD-SLANG-50135

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Download code: No

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Extended format: Yes

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2018-02-23

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

4250506824303

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1 / CD / Extended format: Yes / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Imarhan

Genre US

African

Label US

City Slang

Superorganism, one of 2018’s most hotly tipped new bands release their highly anticipated self-titled debut album.

<a href="https://roughtrade.com/us/music/superorganism">Rough Trade Exclusive. 1000 copies on neon yellow colored vinyl. Gatefold sleeve, single vinyl, four-page booklet, download and bonus mixtape CD.</a>

This eight-piece sprawling, multi-limbed collection of international musicians and pop culture junkies have delivered 2018's POP album. Superorganism are DIY kids polishing up coal to present a neon diamond of über-chart-friendly sounds and lo-fi cartoon imagery. The album is a spectacularly confident debut that beams with a sense of wonky fun... a kaleidoscopic riot of sound and visuals.

Influenced by the world-building depth of artists like Devo, Beck and The Avalanches, Superoganism soundtracks the band’s rapid trajectory from shared house side project to global audiovisual powerhouse.

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Hear more about Superorganism's debut album plus our other nine selections as Emily and Nigel sat down to discuss the albums of the month in the latest podcast:

Albums of the Month - March 2018

City Slang has been a European outpost for American indie for almost 30 years. A home from home where innovative and pioneering artists have made their name in Europe and America. The records released through City Slang have helped shape and embellish the last three decades of alternative music. What better reason do we need to have them as our first Label Focus of 2019.

Christof Ellinghaus started City Slang in Berlin 1990, after Wayne Coyne asked him for a European label to put out A Priest Driven Ambulance. Ellinghaus' response? All the labels around him "were shit" and founded City Slang exclusively to release The Flaming Lips album. By 1991 City Slang had released the indie-folk classic Fakebookby Yo La Tengo, Favorite Spanish Dishes EP by Lemonheads and the debut album from Hole, Pretty on the Inside.

The following decade saw City Slang release albums by alternative heroes, Tortoise, Built To Spill, Sebadoh, Unsane and Guided By Voices but arguably the two bands that have helped define the label the most, releasing their best music under City Slang were Calexico and Lambchop.

Since their burgeoning period in the 90s, City Slang have continued to find and import the best indie music from America, having released records from the likes of Caribou, Arcade Fire, Broken Social Scene, White Denim, Jessica Pratt, Sinkane and Nada Surf.

To celebrate the hard work and amazing output of City Slang, we have a Rough Trade Exclusive red vinyl version of Lambchop's opus, Nixon and a Rough Trade Exclusive repress of Caribou's Melody Day with the Four Tet remix.

City Slang Label Focus

Imarhan is a talented music artist known for their unique blend of traditional Tuareg music with modern influences. Hailing from Tamanrasset, Algeria, Imarhan has gained international recognition for their captivating melodies and soulful vocals. With their debut album released in 2016, they have since been captivating audiences around the world with their energetic live performances and infectious rhythms. Imarhan's music seamlessly combines elements of rock, blues, and funk with traditional North African sounds, creating a truly mesmerizing musical experience.

Imarhan's journey as musicians began at an early age when they were introduced to the rich musical heritage of the Tuareg people. Drawing inspiration from their cultural roots and personal experiences, Imarhan's songs often touch upon themes of love, longing, and social issues. Their lyrics are thought-provoking and poetic, reflecting the complexities of life in the Sahara desert.

With each release, Imarhan continues to push boundaries and redefine what it means to be a contemporary Tuareg band. Their innovative sound has garnered critical acclaim from both fans and critics alike. Whether you're a fan of world music or simply appreciate great artistry, Imarhan's music is sure to captivate your senses and leave you wanting more.

Imarhan's second album Temet, on City Slang. Available here as a <a href="https://www.roughtrade.com/us/exclusive">Rough Trade Exclusive</a> including a bonus DVD!

Temet is a huge leap forward in production, as well as creatively for Imarhan. Whereas their debut was anchored in the meditative Desert Blues tradition, Temet eclipses such notions, finding bounce and drive by stirring their sound with funk, fuzz, disco and rock. This is not a novel concept to the band, as anyone who has seen them play will attest. Imarhan's experience as a touring band has reinforced the focus and meaning behind their music. With Temet, Imarhan have firmly established themselves as a band to reckon with. Rather than being distracted by meddling around with big producers or famous guests, they’ve focused this release on their inherent strength of songwriting, using the eternal bonds in their community, families and friendships as a blueprint not only for an amazing standalone album, but as a reference for generations to come. “We hope that Imarhan will allow the younger generation to become aware of the fundamental importance of friendship. As long as someone is by your side supporting you, asking for your friendship, what more could you want out of life? You will want for nothing.”

LP+ - Rough Trade Exclusive with a bonus DVD - a 50 minute documentary about Imarhan shot in Algeria by Vincent Moon.

CDx2+ - Includes bonus DVD - a 50 minute documentary about Imarhan shot in Algeria by Vincent Moon. Also comes with City Slang Sampler CD.