"Slapp Happy" is an album by the English-German avant-pop group Slapp Happy, which was released in 1974. The group was composed of Anthony Moore on keyboards, Peter Blegvad on guitar, and Dagmar Krause on vocals. The album, also known as "Casablanca Moon," was essentially a re-recording of the band's unreleased debut "Sort Of" but with a completely different musical approach due to the influence of Faust.
The 12-track album features a unique blend of pop and progressive rock, showcasing the band’s knack for quirky and often humorous lyrics paired with off-kilter melodies. Notably few songs such as "Casablanca Moon" and "Me and Parvati," among others, have reached a bit of cult status in the art rock genre.
Though not commercially successful at the time of its release, the album has since become a cult favorite among fans of avant-garde and experimental pop music. It has been praised for its innovative blending of pop, rock, and avant-garde elements, and for Dagmar Krause's distinctive vocals, which range from sweetly melodic to powerfully dramatic. The album's unconventional and experimental approach to pop music paved the way for much of the art rock and progressive pop music that would follow.
While the band remained largely underground throughout their existence, their work, particularly this album holds a special place amongst enthusiasts of avant-garde and experimental pop. Its influence is still felt today in the works of many modern artists, further emphasizing Slapp Happy's significance in the history of contemporary music.
